Collen Construction wins injunction over Dublin site blockade

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Collen Construction Limited secured a High Court injunction against a blockade of its Dublin site on 1 April 2022. The order prevents five named locals and people unknown from obstructing people or vehicles entering or leaving the site.

The company is building a hotel and offices at Castleforbes Business Park on Sheriff Street Upper. Collen said the blockade had delayed work and counsel estimated losses of about €350,000 per week. Counsel said the protest had been peaceful.

Mr Justice Senan Allen said the residents could protest and that the court was willing to hear their arguments. He said concerns about dust, noise and nuisance could be raised in a court action, but residents could not maintain the blockade as alleged; the order was granted on an ex parte basis and the matter was adjourned for a week.