Michael O’Flynn wins appeal over insolvency agreement

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Michael O’Flynn won his appeal over a personal insolvency agreement at the Supreme Court on 30 November 2023, reported on the day of its ruling.

The five-judge court ruled that a creditor who had not proved a debt when first asked could do so later and had standing to object to a personal insolvency agreement. The ruling concerned John O’Driscoll’s agreement and could require it to return before a court; the report said the agreement may have technically expired.

The appeal followed a 2022 High Court ruling that Mr O’Flynn could not object because he had not filed proof of debt. The Supreme Court’s decision addressed the interpretation of the Personal Insolvency Act and was described as having implications for future cases.