Case No. 2292Trespass (civil) · Co. Dublin
High Court delays inspection order for historic Tom Clarke house in Dublin
Dublin City Council's application for a court-ordered inspection of the Georgian building at 55 Amiens Street, once home to 1916 Rising leader Tom Clarke, was adjourned by Mr Justice Brian Cregan to avoid a possible 'stand-off' with the 12 occupants in unauthorised occupation of the property.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court11 Feb
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports19 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe building is at 55 Amiens Street, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe council is seeking an order to inspect the building early next month. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge adjourned the case for a week. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe occupants accept they must vacate the heritage site by May 12th. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe proposed inspection would involve an engineer and an architect to visually inspect the common area, three bedrooms, the roof and the garden. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Cregan adjourned the matter for one week. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe occupants offered to vacate the building within 90 days. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe building was once the home of 1916 Easter Rising leader Thomas Clarke. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe council spent €630,000 purchasing the building in 2018. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe council planned to transform the building into a museum and community centre. (irishtimes.com)
- otherA chosen contractor pulled out in 2023, delaying works. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe council received reports of unauthorised occupation of the premises in May 2024. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe building was once the home of 1916 Rising leader Tom Clarke. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe building dates from the 1790s. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe council is seeking to inspect for damages caused by Storm Éowyn or by the occupants. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe occupants opposed the inspection fearing it would violate their privacy and prejudice them on any council housing list. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe 12 occupants were spread over seven bedrooms with mostly two occupants per room. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe only communal space was the walk-through area inside the front door. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe 90-day notice of vacation was accepted on the basis there would be no inspection while the occupants were there. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Feb2025High Court delays granting inspection order for historic Tom Clarke house in effort to avoid ‘stand off’
Reports the adjournment of the council's inspection order application and the occupants' concerns about privacy and prejudice on housing lists.
suspect, Jem Cleaver, female, namedJem Cleaver - 11 Feb2025Alleged trespassers at former shop of 1916 leader Tom Clarke offering to leave within 90 days, court hears
The occupants offered to vacate within 90 days; the council confirmed it still seeks an inspection order; the judge adjourned the case for a week and indicated he was minded to order a limited inspection on a specific date with advance notice.
suspect, Jemma Cleaver, female, named, irish (judged from name)Jemma Cleaver