Patrick Halpin and Ann Keane challenge hotel sale in High Court

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Patrick Halpin and Ann Keane have challenged the purported sale of Aberdeen Lodge in High Court proceedings reported on 9 November 2023.

They claim the sale by Everyday Finance to Stairway Property Company Ltd breached constitutional and European human-rights protections. They also seek a declaration that the Sandymount hotel is their family home; Stairway disputes that claim.

A related company, Elektron Holdings Ltd, joined the proceedings against Stairway, Everyday Finance and the State. The couple and Elektron seek orders declaring the purported sale unlawful, while Stairway has separate proceedings seeking possession of the lodge.

The High Court set a timetable for exchanging legal documents in the two actions, and the matter was due to return later that month.