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Developer Thomas McFeely failed to co-operate with bankruptcy official, court hears

Summary

In a High Court hearing, developer Thomas McFeely, aged 67, was accused by Official Assignee Chris Lehane of refusing to provide basic information required under his bankruptcy proceedings, including his actual residence and details of significant assets. Lehane sought to extend McFeely's bankruptcy period by five years, the maximum allowed, citing McFeely's alleged "non‑co‑operation of the most serious kind" and failure to disclose assets such as apartments in Clondalkin and the Old Saw Mills in Dublin. McFeely's counsel, Vincent P. Martin, argued that the requested extension would be oppressive and disproportionate, noting that McFeely had not been found to have stolen from the estate. The case was adjourned to a January hearing for further submissions from both parties. The judge, Ms Justice Caroline Costello, had not yet ruled on the application. The proceedings remain ongoing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Developer Thomas McFeely failed to co-operate with bankruptcy official, court hears. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• July 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 30th Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-12-08 Publication

Why: Opening the case, Mr Dunleavy said Mr Lehane was seeking the extension because Mr McFeely has engaged in "non co-operation of the most serious kind" and Mr Lehane was left "utterly blind" in terms of his dealings with Mr McFeely. CNI source report

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Stage Hearing Or Decision Theft

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