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Judge refuses arrest orders for 'unknown persons' barricaded at charity's property

Summary

In a Dublin case, Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy declined to issue arrest orders for the unknown occupants who have barricaded themselves in a Cabhru Housing Association property at James McSweeney House, Berkeley Street, Dublin 7. The judge had earlier granted an injunction preventing the occupants, believed to be seeking international protection, from trespassing on the building, which Cabhru intends to convert into housing for the elderly. The injunction was not being complied with, but the judge said he could not order arrest or committal without evidence of the occupants' identities and proper service of the proceedings. Cabhru has requested that the court consider attachment and committal of those in contempt at a later date. The matter will return to court next week. Cabhru has secured the property, disconnected utilities, and engaged a security company, but the occupants remain inside, delaying the charity's redevelopment plans.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Judge refuses arrest orders for 'unknown persons' barricaded at charity's property. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• May 12th Hearing Or Sentence
• April 2021 Other
• May 12 Other
• 2023-06-14 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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