A choose has directed that each one individuals in breach of an injunction requiring them to vacate a Dublin constructing getting used to accommodate the homeless be arrested and introduced earlier than the Excessive Courtroom by the gardaí to reply their failure to adjust to that order.
he order was made in respect of individuals linked to a bunch calling itself the Revolutionary Housing League (RHL) which has allegedly illegally occupied Parkgate Home in Dublin 8.
At at the moment’s trip sitting of the Excessive Courtroom Mr Justice Mark Heslin stated that he was happy that there was a flagrant breach of the injunction granted by the court docket final week requiring all these in occupation to instantly vacate the premises.
The injunction was secured by the constructing’s proprietor, monetary fund Davy Platform ICAV, performing on behalf of its sub-fund, the Phoenix Sub-fund and Ruirside Developments, plans to develop the now-disused web site into 519 rental models and different facilities.
The choose stated that he was happy from the proof put earlier than the court docket that there was an ongoing and deliberate breach of the “clear phrases” of the Excessive Courtroom order for which they had been made conscious.
In consequence, the choose stated that Sean Doyle, who he stated gave the impression to be the chief of the RHL, and all different individuals discovered on the premises must be introduced earlier than the Excessive Courtroom by the gardaí to reply claims that they’re in contempt of court docket.
Ought to Mr Doyle, or anybody else introduced earlier than the court docket in respect of the matter, by the gardai proceed to refuse to adjust to the order, they face the chance to being dedicated to Mountjoy Jail.
The choose made the orders returnable to subsequent Monday’s trip sitting of the court docket.
Searching for the orders, Stephen Byrne, BL for the plaintiffs, stated that primarily based on observations by brokers performing for his shoppers, and from social media posts, it appeared that the RHL have “no intention” of complying with the Excessive Courtroom order.
Counsel stated that the phrases of the injunction granted had been clear, and that each one the related individuals are conscious of the “clear phrases” of the injunction.
It appeared that some folks had been within the technique of leaving the constructing and a few private belongings have been eliminated, counsel stated. Nevertheless, “a major variety of individuals stay on the premises in breach of the court docket’s order”.
Counsel stated that the attachment and committal order was being sought as a result of after the injunction was granted, the RHL organised a live performance, with dwell music, that was attended by roughly 200 individuals on the venue final weekend.
Mr Byrne stated that one other occasion could also be held on the property and his shoppers have critical well being and security considerations in regards to the constructing, and say that it’s unsuitable for accommodating individuals.
Counsel added that arising out the truth that his shoppers are unable to safe the constructing, insurance coverage cowl for the constructing has been withdrawn by the insurer.
Mr Byrne stated that social media posts from individuals alleged to be in breach of the order urged that RHL believed that orders for his or her attachment and committal had already been made and that their arrest was imminent. A protest had been organised outdoors the constructing this morning, the court docket heard.
The appliance for the attachment and committal order was not opposed, and there have been no appearances nor representations made on behalf of these alleged to be in breach of the orders.
The plaintiffs declare that members of the RHL have barricaded themselves into the constructing and have refused to go away.
Arising out of their failure to vacate the premises, the plaintiffs introduced Excessive Courtroom proceedings in opposition to all individuals in occupation of the constructing and a variety of named people together with Mr Doyle.
The property was previously operated by a material wholesalers, Hickey and Firm Ltd, which vacated the location two years in the past.
It was claimed illegally occupied since late August when banners had been seen hanging over the aspect of the property that adjoins the River Liffey and that the defendants had “barricaded themselves into the property”.
Representing himself in court docket final week, Mr Doyle opposed the appliance for the injunction.
He stated that the constructing had been acquired, was renamed Ionad Seán Heuston, and was getting used to assist homeless individuals of all nationalities throughout a time of a homelessness disaster.
