Gay Byrne case admitted over €1.2m loan claim

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Gay Byrne’s €1.2m loan case was admitted to the fast-track Commercial Court, reported on 6 November 2017. Feniton Property Finance DAC is seeking judgment against the Clonskeagh Partnership, which includes Byrne and members of his family, over an alleged unpaid loan. The fund says it acquired the loan in 2015 and claims just over €1.226m remains outstanding.

There were no objections to the application, which was made for the fund by Paul Gardiner SC. The case is due to return before the High Court in January, although no specific hearing date is given.