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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3862Commercial dispute (misrepresentation, breach of warranty) · Co. Dublin · 9 Feb 2026

Sorega LP sues State over €4.2m spent on Coolock IP accommodation site

Sorega LP has brought Commercial Court proceedings against the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality and the Minister for Justice, claiming €4.2 million in damages for preparing the former Crown Paints factory site in Coolock, Dublin, for an international protection accommodation centre that was abandoned after violent disorder in July 2024. Judge Mark Sanfey adjourned the admission hearing for two weeks after the State opposed entry to the commercial list.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatThe planned accommodation centre was to provide 775 places for international protection applicants. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatSorega claims it spent approximately €4.2 million preparing the site. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatSorega's costs included legal expenses of €652,000, insurance of €192,000, and rent of just over €2 million. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatSorega acquired modular units for €7 million to mitigate loss. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatSorega estimates total liabilities of approximately €12 million from the matter. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatIn May 2024, Townbe executed a lease for €1.25 million for the Crown Paints site. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAmberbreak Unlimited Company contributed €4 million in capital and a loan of nearly €274,000. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe site is the former Crown Paints factory in Coolock, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenIn May 2025, Sorega was informed the Crown Paints site would not be used for IP accommodation. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeSorega seeks damages for misrepresentation, misstatement, breach of warranty/duty, and/or full indemnity. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtSorega LP brought Commercial Court proceedings against the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality and the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHigh Court injunctions were granted over the disorder but gardaí were unable to enforce them. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Mark Sanfey adjourned the admission hearing for two weeks after the State opposed entry to the commercial list. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Feb2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Crown Paints factory IP accommodation preparation works cost company €4.2m, court told

    First report of Sorega LP's Commercial Court damages claim against the State over the abandoned Coolock IP accommodation project, including details of the €4.2m in preparation costs and the July 2024 violent disorder that halted the development.

    victim, Paul Collins, male, irish (judged from name)Paul Collins