High Court Hears Case on Caravans at Curragh Racecourse
Two caravans parked on the Curragh are attracting others to the area, court told
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The High Court is addressing the issue of two caravans parked at Curragh Racecourse in Co Kildare, owned by Nicole O’Brien, which are allegedly attracting more trespassers. The Minister for Defence seeks injunctions to prevent further encroachments, citing historical issues and cleanup costs.
- 01The Minister for Defence owns the land where the caravans are parked and seeks injunctions against trespassers.
- 02Nicole O’Brien's two caravans have been present for some time, despite an interim injunction obtained last year.
- 03The Minister claims O’Brien's caravans are attracting more trespassers, leading to increased issues on the land.
- 04The court has scheduled a hearing next month and added 28 individuals to the injunction proceedings.
- 05Cleanup costs for the land have reached €185,000 for 2024 due to dumping and interference with racecourse activities.
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The High Court is currently reviewing a case regarding two caravans parked at the Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare, owned by Nicole O’Brien and her husband. The Minister for Defence, who owns the land, is seeking injunctions to prevent further trespassing, citing an influx of new caravans since earlier this year. Despite an interim injunction issued last year against O’Brien and other caravan dwellers, her caravans remain, and the Minister's barrister, Kelley Smith, argues they attract more trespassers. O’Brien's legal representative, Reginald Garrett, contends that her caravans are not the cause of the new arrivals. The court has set a hearing date for next month and has included 28 additional individuals in the injunction proceedings. The Minister highlighted ongoing issues related to dumping and disruption of activities at the racecourse, with cleanup costs projected to be €185,000 for 2024.
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The ongoing presence of caravans and associated dumping is affecting the management of the Curragh Racecourse and incurs significant cleanup costs.
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