Ireland Pepper Finance seeks High Court sale orders on Michael Lynn's three properties
Pepper Finance, which acquired Bank of Scotland Ireland's loans, applied to the Commercial Court for sale orders on three properties belonging to jailed solicitor Michael Lynn, on foot of well-charging orders made in 2008. Judge Eileen Roberts adjourned the application to 24 March 2026, with Lynn paying Pepper's costs for the hearing.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court11 Mar
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports21 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe girl alleged the suspect engaged her and her friend in conversation, pulled her underwear down and touched her hips and skin below her navel, then used his phone. (irishtimes.com)
- whatAfter the incident the girls ran home and their parents contacted the Garda. (irishtimes.com)
- whatPepper Finance sought High Court orders to clear the way for the sale of three properties belonging to Michael Lynn. (irishtimes.com)
- whatLynn was sentenced to 5½ years for stealing more than €18 million from six financial institutions during the Celtic Tiger era. (irishtimes.com)
- whatPepper is in possession of one of the properties, which is rented. (irishtimes.com)
- whatPermanent TSB has a second equitable charge over two of the properties. (irishtimes.com)
- whereLynn appeared via video-link from Shelton Abbey prison in Co Wicklow. (irishtimes.com)
- whenAll three incidents occurred within a five-day period earlier this year in the same region of suburban Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGPS data suggested the suspect lingered in the vicinity for up to 30 minutes after leaving the immediate scene. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA foreign driving licence linked to a deceased man was found at the suspect's home during the search. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe man is charged with sexual assault under Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe suspect was remanded in custody after a bail application was declined amid Garda objections. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Michele Finan heard the case at Dublin District Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe suspect was remanded to appear before court again on 18 March 2026. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe suspect had worked as a Deliveroo driver at the time of the incidents. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe suspect is in his 20s and is from abroad. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe suspect had been in Ireland for about two years and had no legal status. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe suspect had no ties to Ireland and all his family members lived in his country of origin. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe suspect came from his home country to Ireland via the UK. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe suspect is also a suspect in two other incidents earlier this year involving inappropriate approaches to young girls. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe suspect was charged and made no reply, but denied the allegation while being interviewed. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 11 Mar2026Fund seeks orders against jailed solicitor Michael Lynn for sale of properties
First hearing of Pepper Finance's application for sale orders; adjourned to 24 March 2026. Lynn appeared by video-link from Shelton Abbey prison and sought time to consult his criminal defence team over potential prejudice to his pending appeal against conviction.
convicted, Michael Lynn, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Lynn - 11 Mar2026Man charged with sexual assault of young girl on Dublin street
First report of the charge; details of the alleged assault, the suspect's background as a Deliveroo driver from abroad with no legal status, GPS evidence, and two other linked incidents.
victim, femaleaccused, 20s, male, non-irish (judged from name)