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Developer John McCabe Snr before High Court as part of bankruptcy process

Date
2016-07-11

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Primary locality
Ashbourne

County
Meath

Summary

In a brief appearance before the High Court on 11 July 2016, bankrupt developer John McCabe Snr and his wife Mary were processed through the statutory sitting phase of their bankruptcy. Judge Caroline Costello confirmed that the court‑appointed bankruptcy officer, Mr Chris Lehane, now formally owned the couple's assets and would administer their estate. The judge also issued a Section 85 order directing the couple to pay €680 per month to the official assignee until September 2018, with the proceeds going to creditors. The McCabes, who were not represented, consented to the payment order. Their son, John McCabe Junior, was absent but was expected to attend the statutory sitting later that month. The hearing was part of a broader group of 16 individuals, many self‑represented, who made similar brief appearances, with payment orders ranging from €278 to €2,900 per month for 14 to 18 months.