Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1450Judicial review (statutory instrument – asylum seeker accommodation) · Co. Westmeath

High Court defers judgment in judicial review over Lissywollen asylum seeker centre, Athlone

Ms Justice Emily Farrell deferred judgment to 21 July 2025 in a judicial review brought by Independent Ireland councillor Paul Hogan that struck down the statutory instrument used to develop emergency asylum seeker accommodation at Lissywollen, Athlone, Co Westmeath, pending draft legislation to remedy the legal issue. The judge ordered that the Minister must attempt to provide alternative accommodation for the 137 residents and that no new works be carried out at the facility.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whereThe case concerns emergency accommodation at Lissywollen in Athlone, Co Westmeath. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMs Justice Emily Farrell deferred judgment in the case to 21 July 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said nobody but those granted accommodation last February should be offered accommodation at the centre and no new works should be carried out. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThere are 137 residents in the facility. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe action was brought by Independent Ireland councillor Paul Hogan who successfully applied for judicial review in December. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherProtests have been held in Athlone over the plan to develop accommodation for a possible 1,000 asylum seekers in up to 150 tents. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jun2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    High Court defers judgment in legal row over Athlone asylum seeker centre pending draft legislation

    Reports the High Court's deferral of judgment in the Lissywollen judicial review, the interim obligations placed on the Minister, and the State's concession that the statutory instrument was invalid.

    victim, Paul Hogan, male, irish (judged from name)Paul Hogan