K&J Townmore takes court action over housing protest

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K&J Townmore Construction Ltd brought High Court proceedings over a protest affecting its social housing project on 10 March 2020, seeking orders including an injunction against interference with site access. The company is contracted to build 65 houses and apartments at Ladyswell Road, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15.

The application was brought against Alice Woods, whom the company described as the protesters’ leader and spokesperson. Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds granted permission for short notice of the proceedings to be served, and adjourned the matter to later that week.

The company claimed protesters had obstructed vehicles since mid-January, causing disruption and costs of more than €1.5 million.