Just in: High Court grants trespass injunction to Bank If Ireland for Gorse Hill, Brian O’Donnell & wife must now vacate house in Killiney
— Today Sean O’Rourke (@TodaySOR) March 12, 2015
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Update:
Brian O’Donnell leaving the Four Courts after the High Court decision in favour of the Bank of Ireland. Mr O’Donnell and his family must now vacate Gorse Hill by 5pm tomorrow (Friday).
(Leah Farrell/Photocall ireland)
Gorse Hill, Vico Road, Killiney, Co Dublin
In the matter of Gorse Hill
Brian O’Donnell this afternoon outlined to the court why he wanted to cross-examine a representative of Bank of Ireland and the receiver. He said facts had been put to the court that are not agreed.
Mr O’Donnell also argued that Bank of Ireland cannot legally take trespass proceedings as it does not have legal possession of the property.
Justice [Brian] McGovern said he will reserve judgment on the request to cross-examine.
Reading from his affidavit, Mr O’Donnell told the court he and his wife have a right of residence in Gorse Hill since October 2000 when it was given to them by Vico Limited that owns the property.
He said senior Bank of Ireland officials knew this.
Mr O’Donnell also alleged documents issued by Bank of Ireland were not properly sealed and witnessed, making them invalid.
He said the bank has got many assets from them already including properties in Oughterard in Galway, two buildings and a car park in Merrion Square and property in London.
The bank has refused to say how much all this was worth, he said, so Mr O’Donnell does not actually know how much he owes the bank.
He also said he and his wife paid back €700m to banks around the world. The only bank they have difficulty with is Bank of Ireland, he said, and for these and other reasons the court should refuse an injunction against Mr O’Donnell and his wife…
Justice McGovern will reserve judgment “until an unspecified time and date”.
Judgment reserved in O’Donnell case (RTÉ)
Legal Coffee Drinker On Gorse Hill
Earlier: Meanwhile, In Killiney
Update:
Brian O’Donnell arriving back at Gorse Hill this evening.
(Photocall Ireland)
Meanwhile…
‘sup?
Latest images of the O’Donnell Husky/Malmute.
Did he just stick his tongue out?
(Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland)
It’s quiet.
Too quiet.
The eviction court order last night (centre) and this morning (above) on the front gate of Gorse Hill, Killiney, Co Dublin this morning.
The O’Donnell family has reportedly been told to vacate the property by 4pm today.
More as we get it.
Last Night: What Now For The Folk On The Hill?
(Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland)
Bottom pic: Brian O Donovan TV3
Update:
Who’s there?
Irascible TV3 host Vincent Browne at Gorse Hill this lunchtime.
Via Richard Chambers
A WWII statue and mouthy postbox Inside the Gorse Hill grounds this afternoon.
Via Richard Chambers
The High Court has rejected an application by the O’Donnell children for an injunction to stop the repossession of their Killiney home.
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) March 3, 2015
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Earlier: Dogged
(Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland)
Update:
‘sup?
It’s a blummin’ circus and no mistake.
Gorse Hill, Killiney, Co Dublin this evening featuring, on the doorstep above: bemused Husky/Alaskan Malmute, Dr Mary Patricia O’Donnell and New Land League member John Martin.
More as we get it.
Earlier: Dogged
(Sasko Lazarov/Photocall ireland)
Update:
Biblical.
Receivers theatrically nailing the repossession [by Bank of Ireland] court order to the front gate of Gorse Hill tonight.
Could have lobbed it over, in fairness.
(Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland)
‘sup?
Further to the Bank of Ireland reposession hoo ha
Existential German Shepherd Bemused Husky [or mildly-alarmed Alaskan Malmute, see comments] at Gorse Hill, the disputed home of solicitor Brian O’Donnell in Vico Road, Killiney Co Dublin yesterday.
Meanwhile…
The High Court case was adjourned until 2pm today. Mr Justice Brian McGovern said he wants affidavit evidence on Tuesday from receiver Tom Kavanagh outlining what has been happening at the property since noon on Monday when the receiver was due to take possession….
Judge requests details of events at O’Donnell home in Killiney (Tim O’Brien, Irish Times)
Yesterday: Meanwhile, In Killiney
(Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland)