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Case No. 3180Construction nuisance (civil injunction) · Co. Dublin

Expert to determine compensation for hotel neighbours over construction nuisance

The High Court heard that settlement talks are progressing between residents of a flat complex in Dublin's south inner city and hotel operators over alleged construction nuisance from works on The Alex Hotel extension, with an expert to be appointed to determine any compensation and a two-week adjournment granted.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatWorks on the extension to The Alex Hotel had been stopped following protests by residents at a site entrance at Boyne Lane in the south inner city. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe residents claimed they were suffering serious noise and other nuisance from the works. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe hotel companies sought a second part of the injunction in relation to non-interference with scaffolding on Dublin City Council-owned land needed to prevent a gable wall collapsing. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe hotel operators obtained an injunction preventing interference with access to the site. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtIt was agreed between the parties that an expert would be appointed to mediate the dispute. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA firm proposal was made for an expert to be appointed to determine any compensation to which the residents may be entitled. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe barrister for the residents said his clients were prepared to give undertakings not to interfere with the scaffolding and agreed with a two-week adjournment. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Brian Cregan expected that in two weeks there would be a report on the progress of the settlement talks. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 1 May2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Expert to determine any compensation for hotel neighbours over alleged construction nuisance, court hears

    Reports on a High Court hearing where settlement talks between residents and hotel operators over construction nuisance are progressing, with an expert to be appointed to determine compensation and a two-week adjournment granted.

    victim, irish (judged from name)victim, Celine Quinn, irish (judged from name)Celine Quinn