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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7822Unpaid tax debts (Criminal Assets Bureau seizure proceedings) · Co. Dublin

Foley's High Court challenge to Cab home sale adjourned

Martin 'The Viper' Foley is challenging in the High Court a Criminal Assets Bureau (Cab) bid to seize and sell his home at Cashel Avenue, Kimmage, Dublin, over unpaid tax debts of almost €1 million. In September he made an undisclosed offer to the Cab, and in written evidence filed on 23 September he said he had secured about €200,000 from a private individual. Foley has sought a stay on possession pending an appeal, and the Cab has a continuing stay on executing a possession order until 29 October. On 1 October 2026 the High Court challenge was adjourned by consent of both parties for four weeks, with the case able to return until 29 October.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Martin 'The Viper' Foley is challenging in the High Court a Cab move to sell his home.
Where
The home is at Cashel Avenue, Kimmage, in Dublin.
Cause
The Cab is seeking to seize the home over unpaid tax debts of almost €1 million.
Other details
  • Foley made an undisclosed offer to the Cab in September.
  • In that evidence Foley said he had secured approximately €200,000 from a private individual known to him.
  • Foley said he raised the money by bank drafts on terms to repay the individual, which the report does not fully state.
When
Foley filed written evidence in the High Court on 23 September 2026.
In court
  • Foley has sought a stay on possession of his home pending an appeal to the High Court.
  • The Cab has a continuing stay on executing a possession order, which lasts until 29 October.
  • The High Court challenge was adjourned on 1 October 2026 by consent of both parties for four weeks.
  • The case could return to court until 29 October.
  • Shaula Connaughton Deeny acted for the Cab and Keith Farry acted for Foley and his wife, Sonia, before Judge Oisín Quinn.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe home is at Cashel Avenue, Kimmage, in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe Cab is seeking to seize the home over unpaid tax debts of almost €1 million. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe High Court challenge was adjourned today by consent of both parties for four weeks. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case could go back until October 29th. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtFoley has sought a stay on possession of his home pending an appeal to the High Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe Cab has a continuing stay on executing a possession order, which lasts until October 29th. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherFoley made an undisclosed offer to the Cab last month. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherFoley said he secured approximately €200,000 from a private individual. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Oct2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Martin ‘The Viper’ Foley’s court challenge to stop Cab selling his home adjourned

    Reports the adjournment of Foley's High Court challenge, his undisclosed offer to the CAB, and his €200,000 loan from a private individual to retain the Kimmage property.

    suspect, Martin 'The Viper' Foley, named, irish (judged from name)Martin 'The Viper' Foley