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Mother of five claims council moved family into house with 'paranormal activity'

Summary

A mother of five has told the High Court that a council property in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, has caused her to fear for her children's safety due to reported paranormal activity. Louise Stokes, along with her husband Thomas, had initially sought to challenge Leitrim County Council's housing decisions regarding their previous residence at Mount Temple, where they alleged severe mould problems posed health risks to their family. The council subsequently offered alternative accommodation, which the family accepted in October. However, Ms Stokes informed Mr Justice Garrett Simons that since moving to the new property, objects have moved unexpectedly and doors have shifted on their own. She stated she contacted the council about her concerns but felt dismissed. Mr Justice Simons struck out the Stokes' claim, finding it related only to the original property. He acknowledged her concerns regarding the second house but indicated that any further housing application would require a separate submission to the local authority.

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What: Report matter: Mother of five claims council moved family into house with 'paranormal activity'. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

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• Christmas Other
• 2024-12-20 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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