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Case No. 18042Trespass; nuisance · Co. Kildare · 4 Mar 2024

Pastures New Limited seeks extended injunction over Kildare refugee accommodation blockade

Pastures New Limited, which is constructing Ukrainian refugee accommodation at Newhall, Naas, Co Kildare, secured a temporary ex-parte injunction the week before 4 March 2024 after up to 50 protesters blocked access to the site. On 4 March 2024 the matter returned before the High Court before Mr Justice Oisin Quinn, where the company sought an extension of the injunction and to amend its proceedings to include an allegation of trespass. No defendants appeared when the case was called. Mr Justice Quinn accepted the matter remained urgent and adjourned it to later that week. The protest, which involved a campsite at the site entrance and human shields, was still ongoing at the time of the hearing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Pastures New Limited, trading as Total Experience Limited, is constructing Ukrainian refugee accommodation at Newhall, Naas, Co Kildare, contracted by the State to provide 985 beds in 387 cabins.
  • Up to 50 protesters blocked access to the site using a campsite at the entrance, human shields, and cars parked in front of the entrances.
When
The facility was scheduled to open the week of 4 March 2024 but had not been possible to get up and running on time.
Charges
Counsel said the protesters are trespassing and the plaintiff needs to amend its proceedings to deal with the alleged trespass.
In court
  • The company secured a temporary injunction on an ex-parte basis the week before 4 March 2024.
  • On 4 March 2024 the matter returned before the High Court before Mr Justice Oisin Quinn, where the company sought an extension of the injunction and to amend proceedings to include trespass.
  • No defendants appeared when the case was called on 4 March 2024.
  • Mr Justice Quinn accepted the matter remained urgent and adjourned it to later that week.
Other details
  • The company voiced concerns about aggressive social media posts regarding the protest, including calls to burn trucks and set fires at the entrance.
  • Pastures New also runs a site in Stradbally in use since September 2023 that can accommodate 950 Ukrainians temporarily.
18 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPastures New Limited is constructing Ukrainian refugee accommodation facilities at Newhall, Naas, Co Kildare. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatPastures New runs a site in Stradbally in use since September 2023 that can accommodate 950 Ukrainians temporarily. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatDespite the injunction, the protest remains ongoing and workers and trucks continue to have difficulties accessing the site. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatProtesters erected a campsite consisting of a tent or gazebo at the entrance to the site. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe campsite has prevented larger articulated lorries from entering the site. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe facility was scheduled to open the week of 4 March 2024 but had not been possible to get up and running on time. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatUp to 50 protesters were preventing persons and vehicles from entering or leaving the site. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatProtesters used tactics including forming a human shield and parking cars in front of the site's entrances. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe firm was contracted by the State to provide 985 beds in 387 cabins as well as a dining marquee, laundry and recreation facilities. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeCounsel said the protesters are trespassing and the plaintiff needs to amend its proceedings to deal with the alleged trespass. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe company secured a temporary injunction restraining protesters from blocking entrances. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe matter returned before the High Court on Monday 4 March 2024 before Mr Justice Oisin Quinn. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGary McCarthy SC, with Barry Mansfield Bl, represented the plaintiff. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtNo appearance was made by any of the defendants when the case was called on Monday. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtMr Justice Quinn accepted the matter remains urgent and adjourned it to later that week. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe court granted the company a temporary injunction on an ex-parte basis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe company voiced concerns about aggressive social media posts regarding the protest, including calls to burn trucks and set fires at the entrance. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe company noted that other buildings have been burnt after being earmarked as accommodation for refugees. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Mar2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Company that runs Laois Ukraine accommodation goes to court over Kildare blockade

    Reports the High Court hearing where the plaintiff sought an extension of the ex-parte injunction, wished to amend proceedings to include trespass, and asked to add further individual defendants. The court adjourned the matter as no defendants appeared.