Supreme Court refuses Boyle family appeal over property receiver

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The Supreme Court refused the Boyles permission for a further appeal over the appointment of a receiver to a house in Finglas, Dublin. The proceedings were reported on 21 May 2020.

Following an application by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), the High Court held in 2019 that assets including the house at 83 Casement Drive and a quantity of cash were proceeds of crime. It held that they were beneficially owned by Jason Boyle and registered in the names of his parents, Laurence (Larry) and Rosaleen Boyle, to conceal his involvement.

The Boyles opposed CAB’s application and rejected its claims that the assets were acquired partly or wholly with money from Jason Boyle. He denied involvement in drug trafficking. Representing themselves, the Boyles said the house was bought for €70,000 in 2013 with a €60,000 loan from Mrs Boyle’s father.

Ms Justice Carmel Stewart rejected the Boyles’ claims and appointed CAB’s legal officer as receiver. The Court of Appeal dismissed their appeal in January 2020. They then sought a further appeal to the Supreme Court.

In a written determination, Mr Justice Donal O’Donnell, Mr Justice Peter Charleton and Ms Justice Mary Irvine refused permission. The court said the Boyles had raised no issue meeting the criteria for a Supreme Court appeal. It found sufficient evidence before the High Court to justify appointing a receiver, particularly concerning the property’s insurance status.