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Dispute over proposed redevelopment of the Square shopping centre comes before Commercial Court

Summary

The Commercial Court heard a dispute over the proposed redevelopment of The Square shopping centre in Tallaght. Square Management Ltd (SML), National Asset Property Management Ltd (NAPML) and Indego brought an action against Dunnes Stores Dublin Company. The parties contend that Dunnes, which has operated a store there under a lease from the early 1990s, refused to acknowledge a notice from SML that common areas, including car‑parking spaces, would be altered during the planned €30m phased redevelopment. Dunnes has replied that the notice had no legal effect and that it was not obliged to comply with any timelines. The plaintiffs seek declarations that Dunnes has no estate interest or right to use the lands beyond the lease, and injunctions to restrain Dunnes from asserting any rights beyond those in the lease. Dunnes is expected to file a defence and counterclaim, and the case has been admitted to the fast‑track Commercial Court list for a hearing early next year.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dispute over proposed redevelopment of the Square shopping centre comes before Commercial Court. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

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• 2015-11-23 Publication

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