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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17448Unauthorised use of land · Co. Limerick

Court case over unauthorised land use in Croom adjourned

The unauthorised hard standing matter at Ballyphillip, Barrogue, in Croom, Co Limerick, dates back to September 2020, and the incident date is not given. A man, Michael Quilligan, was brought before Kilmallock District Court in April 2024 for unauthorised use of land, and a caravan on the site has since been removed while an area of hard standing remains. He said he was using the hard standing for his horses and could not act further until his architect returned from holiday on 5 May. Judge Patricia Harney adjourned the matter until 21 May after the prosecuting solicitor said there was progress.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Michael Quilligan was brought before the District Court for unauthorised use of land.
  • A caravan that was on the land has been removed.
  • An area of hard standing on the site has not been removed, according to the prosecuting solicitor.
Where
The case concerns land at Ballyphillip, Barrogue, in Croom, Co Limerick.
When
The unauthorised hard standing matter dates back to September 2020.
Investigation
The prosecuting solicitor, William Leahy of Limerick City and County Council, said there was progress in the issue.
Charges
Michael Quilligan appeared before the court on a charge of unauthorised use of land.
Other details
  • Michael Quilligan said he was using the remaining hard standing for his horses.
  • Michael Quilligan said he could not act further because his architect was on holiday until 5 May.
  • This court appearance is a different incident from an existing illegal dumping case involving the same man.
In court
Judge Patricia Harney adjourned the matter until 21 May.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereA caravan was on land at Ballyphillip, Barrogue, in Croom, and has been removed. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe unauthorised hard standing matter dates back to September 2020. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationThe prosecuting solicitor said there was progress in the issue. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeThe man was brought before the District Court for unauthorised use of land. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe prosecuting solicitor said an area of hard standing on the site had not been removed. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter until May 21. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe accused said he was using the remaining hard standing for his horses. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe accused said he could not act further because his architect was on holiday until May 5. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Apr2024
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Architect's holidays leave court case over Limerick land in limbo

    Court appearance over unauthorised hard standing and use of land in Croom. This is a different incident from the existing illegal dumping case involving the same named man.

    accused, Michael Quilligan, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Quilligan