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Case No. 6391Breach of fire safety law · Co. Dublin

Landlord's company pleads guilty to fire safety breach in Dublin

Green Label Short Lets Ltd, formerly Green Label Property Investments Ltd and operated by landlord Marc Godart, pleaded guilty in Dublin District Court to breaching fire safety law at Unit 1, Block G, The Foundry, Beaver Street, Dublin 1, where it rented out beds in rooms as part of a short-term letting business. The charges concern the company's failure to comply with a fire safety notice dated 29 June of the previous year, under the Fire Services Act 1981, and no incident date is given. The plea was heard before Judge Anthony Halpin on a Tuesday, when the charges were amended with Dublin City Council's agreement to name Green Label Short Lets Ltd as defendant. The judge adjourned the matter for facts and mitigation, and sentencing is set for 26 March, the latest development reported.

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  4. In court5 Mar
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  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Green Label Short Lets Ltd, formerly Green Label Property Investments Ltd, pleaded guilty to breaching fire safety law.
  • The company operated as part of landlord Marc Godart's short-term letting business and rented out beds in rooms.
Where
The property is Unit 1, Block G, The Foundry, Beaver Street, Dublin 1, described as a potentially dangerous building.
When
No incident date is given in the sources.
Cause
The company failed to comply with a fire safety notice dated 29 June of the previous year.
Charges
The offence is contrary to the Fire Services Act 1981.
In court
  • The guilty plea was entered in Dublin District Court before Judge Anthony Halpin on a Tuesday.
  • Christopher Hughes appeared for Dublin City Council, which agreed to amend the charges.
  • On consent, the judge amended the charges so that the defendant was changed from Green Label Property Investments Ltd to Green Label Short Lets Ltd.
Sentence
  • The judge adjourned the matter for facts and mitigation.
  • Sentencing is set for 26 March.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe property was one where the company rented out beds in rooms as part of a short-term letting business. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe charges relate to Unit 1, Block G, The Foundry, Beaver Street, Dublin 1, described as a potentially dangerous building. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe company's guilty plea was heard before Judge Anthony Halpin on a Tuesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe company failed to comply with a fire safety notice dated 29 June of the previous year. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe offence is contrary to the Fire Services Act 1981. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe company pleaded guilty in Dublin District Court to breaching fire safety law. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge amended the charges so the defendant was changed to Green Label Short Lets Ltd, with the council's agreement. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe matter was adjourned for sentencing to 26 March. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge adjourned the matter for facts and mitigation. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Mar2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Marc Godart: Landlord’s company pleads guilty to breach of fire safety law at Dublin property

    The defendant company was renamed from Green Label Property Investments Ltd to Green Label Short Lets Ltd with consent. The company pleaded guilty and sentencing was adjourned for facts and mitigation. No incident date is given for the offence.