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Case No. 14246Breach of court orders (contempt of court) · Co. Dublin

Squatters vacate Dublin 1 flats after High Court attachment and committal orders

A large group of Roma individuals occupied the flats at No. 9 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1, in breach of multiple court orders, and the owner is former solicitor and landlord Mel Kilrane. Attachment and committal orders were sought against 27 people for refusing to vacate, and the High Court heard in a hearing reported on 13 March 2025 that the group had left the property. The group's departure followed dramatic scenes in Court 27, where gardaí were praised for their response. The latest development reported is that the High Court was told the flats had been vacated.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A large group of Roma individuals occupied the flats in breach of multiple court orders.
  • The group vacated the property following dramatic scenes in Court 27.
Where
The flats are at No. 9 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1.
When
The report of the High Court hearing was published on 13 March 2025.
Charges
Attachment and committal orders were sought against 27 people for refusing to vacate the flats.
In court
The High Court heard that the group had vacated the property.
Investigation
Gardaí were praised for their response to the scenes during the High Court eviction.
Other details
The flats are owned by former solicitor and landlord Mel Kilrane.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA large group of Roma individuals occupying the flats in breach of multiple court orders have vacated the property. (gript.ie)
  • whatThe vacating followed dramatic scenes in Court 27. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe flats are at No. 9 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1. (gript.ie)
  • charge27 squatters faced orders for attachment and committal for refusing to vacate the flats. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe High Court heard that the group had vacated the property. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe flats are owned by former solicitor and landlord Mel Kilrane. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2025
    In courtgript.ie, first report
    Gardaí praised for response to dramatic scenes during High Court eviction - Gript

    Report of the High Court hearing at which the group occupying the Belvedere Place flats was reported to have vacated the property after attachment and committal orders were sought against 27 people.

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