Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12639Unpaid tax debt · Co. Dublin · 29 Oct 2026

Foley's High Court challenge to CAB home sale adjourned

Martin Foley, 75, a convicted criminal also known as 'The Viper,' had his High Court challenge against a Criminal Assets Bureau order to sell his home in Kimmage, Dublin, adjourned to the following Monday due to the unavailability of judges. The case concerns an unpaid tax debt of almost €1 million.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe unpaid tax debt is almost €1 million. (rte.ie)
  • whatCAB assesses Foley as owing more than €916,000 in unpaid taxes over a decade up to 2000. (rte.ie)
  • whatFoley secured a €200,000 loan from a private individual to fund payments to CAB. (rte.ie)
  • whatFoley claims he works two days a week as a van driver. (rte.ie)
  • whatFoley's wife is on disability benefits. (rte.ie)
  • whatFoley claims he inherited the house from his mother and it is not the proceeds of crime. (rte.ie)
  • whatFoley has around 60 criminal convictions including assault, robbery and possession of weapons. (rte.ie)
  • whatFoley was part of the criminal gang led by Martin Cahill. (rte.ie)
  • whatFoley has survived multiple attempts on his life. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe home in question is on Cashel Avenue in Kimmage, Dublin. (rte.ie)
  • courtFoley's case was adjourned to the following Monday at the High Court. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe adjournment was due to the unavailability of judges. (rte.ie)
  • courtFoley is challenging a Circuit Court order allowing CAB to sell his home. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe Circuit Court made a possession order against Foley in 2024. (rte.ie)
  • courtFoley was granted an 18-month stay to find alternative accommodation. (rte.ie)
  • courtCAB lawyers told the Circuit Civil Court the case relates solely to an outstanding tax bill. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Oct2026
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Foley's case to stop CAB seizing home adjourned

    Reports the adjournment of Foley's High Court challenge, details of his tax debt, his arguments including a €200,000 loan and inheritance claim, and his background as a member of Martin Cahill's gang with around 60 criminal convictions.

    accused, Martin Foley, 75, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Foley