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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2876Planning enforcement (civil – unauthorised development, demolition order) · Co. Meath

High Court dismisses couple's bid to prevent demolition of Meath home built without planning permission

The High Court dismissed as 'frivolous and vexatious' the case of Chris Murray and his wife Rose, who sought to prevent the demolition of their 588 sq m home at Faughan Hill, Bohermeen, Navan, Co Meath, which was built about 18 years ago without planning permission. Mr Justice Conor Dignam struck out their claim, agreeing with Meath County Council that it was an abuse of process.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe family home is 588 square metres. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe property is at Faughan Hill, Bohermeen, Navan, Co Meath. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtIn May 2017 the Supreme Court upheld High Court orders for the Murrays to remove unauthorised development. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMeath County Council brought a motion in March 2019 over alleged contempt of a court order. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe two sides reached a settlement agreement in September 2020 for the Murrays to vacate within two years. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe Murrays were refused planning permission in 2006 but built a considerably larger home. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMeath County Council initiated enforcement proceedings in June 2007. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMr Justice Conor Dignam struck out the Murrays' claim as frivolous, vexatious and an abuse of process. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Nov2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    High Court dismisses couple’s ‘vexatious’ bid to prevent demolition of Meath home built without planning permission

    High Court judgment dismissing the Murrays' case as frivolous and vexatious, confirming the demolition order for their unauthorised development.

    suspect, Chris Murray, male, named, irish (judged from name)Chris Murraysuspect, female, irish (judged from name)