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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8387Unpaid tax (Criminal Assets Bureau possession and sale order) · Co. Dublin

High Court stays Criminal Assets Bureau sale of Martin 'The Viper' Foley's house

Martin 'The Viper' Foley is contesting a Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) bid to seize and sell his home in Cashel Avenue, Kimmage, Dublin, over an unpaid tax bill of almost €1 million. CAB obtained a possession and sale order in 2024, and an 18-month stay on it was granted that runs out on Thursday. A hearing on an extension of time to seek an appeal was listed for 9 December, but Foley's solicitor died suddenly the Sunday before it and Foley represented himself, and the previous week Mr Justice David Nolan refused him an ex parte stay. The latest development is that Mr Justice Cian Ferriter granted Foley a stay on the sale of his home until Friday.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
CAB is seeking to seize and sell Foley's home.
Where
The home is in Cashel Avenue, Kimmage, Dublin.
Cause
CAB seized the home because Foley failed to pay an outstanding tax bill of almost €1 million.
When
  • CAB obtained an order for possession and sale of the home in 2024.
  • The article is dated 1 September 2026 in the tracker and 8 September 2026 at 5.24pm in the published text.
In court
  • An 18-month stay on the sale was granted and runs out on Thursday.
  • Foley was refused an ex parte stay the previous week by Mr Justice David Nolan.
  • A hearing on an extension of time for Foley to seek an appeal was listed before the High Court on 9 December.
  • Mr Justice Cian Ferriter granted Foley a stay on the sale of his home until Friday.
Other details
Foley's solicitor died suddenly the Sunday before that hearing, and Foley represented himself.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereCAB is seeking to seize and sell Foley's home in Cashel Avenue, Kimmage, Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeCAB seized his home because he failed to pay an outstanding tax bill of almost €1 million. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtMr Justice Cian Ferriter granted Foley a stay on the sale of his home until Friday. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtFoley was refused an ex parte stay the previous week by Mr Justice David Nolan. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtCAB obtained an order for possession and sale of the home in 2024, and an 18-month stay was granted that runs out on Thursday. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtFoley had a hearing for an extension of time listed before the High Court on 9 December to allow him to seek an appeal. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherFoley's solicitor died suddenly the Sunday before the hearing, and Foley represented himself. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Sep2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    High Court issues stay on Criminal Assets Bureau’s sale of Martin 'The Viper' Foley’s house

    Reports the High Court stay on the CAB sale and the reasons given for the application; no prior case in the list matches.

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