Ireland High Court orders arrest of man over refusal to vacate ESB substation site, Dublin
Glen Oglesby, a man, has been at an ESB electricity substation at Gloucester Place Upper in Dublin's north inner city with a caravan for several weeks. The ESB says he has no right to be there and that the site is not safe for habitation, and it says he put a lock on the gate that prevents access; Mr Oglesby disputes these claims and says he has nowhere else to go. Earlier in May 2024 the ESB obtained orders requiring him to leave, and when the matter was before the High Court he said he would leave and arrange removal of his possessions, but he did not do so. On 29 May 2024 Mr Justice Mark Sanfey, satisfied that Mr Oglesby was in contempt of court, ordered his arrest, though the judge hoped the matter could be resolved without arresting him and the ESB sought his arrest and possible committal to prison with great reluctance.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court29 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The High Court ordered the arrest of Glen Oglesby, a man, for contempt of court over his refusal to obey an order to vacate an ESB electricity substation.
- Where
- The substation is at Gloucester Place Upper in Dublin's north inner city.
- When
- The arrest order was reported on 29 May 2024.
- Other details
- The ESB says Mr Oglesby has been at the site with his caravan for several weeks.
- Mr Oglesby disputes the ESB's claims and says he has nowhere else to go.
- The ESB says Mr Oglesby put a lock on the gate that prevents it accessing the site.
- Cause
- The ESB says Mr Oglesby has no right to be on the property and that the site is not safe for human habitation.
- In court
- Earlier in May 2024 the ESB obtained orders requiring Mr Oglesby to leave the site.
- When the matter was previously before the court, Mr Oglesby said he would leave the site and arrange removal of his possessions, but he has not done so.
- The ESB sought his arrest and possible committal to prison with great reluctance.
- Mr Justice Mark Sanfey was satisfied Mr Oglesby was in contempt of court and granted the arrest order, while hoping the matter could be resolved without arrest.
- Charges
- The arrest order is made for contempt of court; the articles report no criminal charge.
- Sentence
- No sentence is reported; the ESB sought possible committal to prison.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe High Court ordered the arrest of a man over his refusal to obey a court order to vacate an electricity substation. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe substation is in Gloucester Place Upper in Dublin's north inner city. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe ESB says Mr Oglesby has no right to be on the property with his caravan. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe ESB claims the site is not safe for human habitation. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Mark Sanfey made the order in respect of Glen Oglesby. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Oglesby previously promised the court he would leave the site but has not done so. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe ESB sought the arrest and possible committal to prison of Mr Oglesby with great reluctance. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge was satisfied Mr Oglesby was in contempt of court and granted the order for his arrest. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMr Oglesby disputes the ESB's claims and says he has nowhere else to go. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe ESB says Mr Oglesby put a lock on the gate that prevents it accessing the site. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe judge hoped the matter could be resolved without arresting the defendant. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 29 May2024High Court orders arrest of man over refusal to vacate ESB substation site
Reports a High Court order for the arrest of Glen Oglesby for contempt over his continued occupation of an ESB substation site. The ESB seeks his arrest after he allegedly failed to leave and placed a lock on the gate.
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