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Full cost of 'Mago' Gately's damages to seized Dublin home yet to be calculated, court hears
Summary
The full cost of the damage to James 'Mago' Gately's Dublin home, which was seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), has yet to be calculated, the High Court has been told. Gately's house, which he renovated at a cost of €440K, was sold at auction for €308K. The court heard that the property was severely damaged after the CAB seized it, and repairs were made before the sale. David Dodd BL, for CAB, requested an adjournment to calculate the repair costs. The court previously ruled that Gately and his former partner, Charlene Lam, had funded their lavish lifestyle with proceeds of crime. Lam, who vacated the property before the damage occurred, is entitled to €11K from the sale. The case continues with the matter adjourned for mention next month. Gately, who has never been convicted of serious offenses, has been linked to organized crime but has survived multiple attempts on his life.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Full cost of 'Mago' Gately's damages to seized Dublin home yet to be calculated, court hears. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- June 2024 Adjournment
- May 2017 Adjournment
- 2025-11-19 Publication
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