Ireland Man found in contempt of court over Laois garage dispute
Noel Martin Senior, a businessman, was found in contempt of court by Mr Justice David Nolan in civil proceedings brought by Alan O'Neill and June Finnegan over a disputed garage at Crann Nua, Edenderry Road, Portarlington, Co Laois, which is used to store exotic pets. The judge found that Martin Snr had deliberately and flagrantly breached orders not to communicate with the couple, and the finding was reported on 26 June 2024. Martin Snr was ordered to pay both sides' legal costs, and the sanction was adjourned to a date in October so the court could see how he behaved over the next three months. The judge warned that he would be jailed if there was any further intimidatory behaviour, and no criminal charge has been reported.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court27 Jun
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A judge found businessman Noel Martin Senior in contempt of court for deliberately and flagrantly breaching orders not to communicate with Alan O'Neill and June Finnegan.
- Martin Snr is alleged to have contacted the plaintiffs by WhatsApp and threatened them.
- Where
- The disputed garage, used to store exotic pets, is next to the couple's home at Crann Nua, Edenderry Road, Portarlington, Co Laois.
- Cause
- Martin Snr is alleged to have breached the court order on two occasions.
- When
- Mr Justice David Nolan made the contempt finding on a Wednesday, reported on 26 June 2024.
- In court
- The case is civil proceedings in which O'Neill and Finnegan sued Drumgoan Developments Limited and its alleged operators, Martin Snr and his son Darren Martin, over breach of an injunction and undertaking.
- The judge adjourned the sanction to a date in October to see how Martin Snr behaves over the next three months.
- Charges
- No criminal charge is reported; the finding arises from civil contempt proceedings.
- Sentence
- Martin Snr must pay both sides' legal costs of the contempt proceedings.
- The judge warned that he would jail Martin Snr if there was any further intimidatory behaviour.
- Other details
- Martin Snr apologised to the court, said the matter was a mistake and agreed not to contact the plaintiffs again.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA judge found a businessman in contempt of court for deliberately and flagrantly breaching orders not to communicate with a couple. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatMartin Snr allegedly contacted the plaintiffs by WhatsApp and threatened them. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe garage is next to the couple's home at Crann Nua, Edenderry Road, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- causeMartin Snr is alleged to have breached the order on two occasions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtMr Justice David Nolan made the finding against Noel Martin Senior on a Wednesday. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge adjourned the matter to a date in October to see how Martin Snr behaves over the next three months. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceMartin Snr must pay both sides' legal costs of the contempt proceedings. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe judge warned that he would jail Martin Snr if there was any further intimidatory behaviour. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherMartin Snr apologised to the court, said the matter was a mistake and agreed not to contact the plaintiffs again. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 27 Jun2024Jail threat hangs over man found in contempt of court over Laois garage used to store exotic pets
Civil proceedings: contempt finding over breach of an injunction and undertaking, with the sanction adjourned to October. No criminal charge is reported.
suspect, Noel Martin Senior, male, named, irish (judged from name)Noel Martin Seniorvictim, Alan O'Neill, irish (judged from name)Alan O'Neillvictim, June Finnegan, irish (judged from name)June Finnegan