Gilligan’s appeal against CAB ruling set for October

THE Supreme Court will hear later this year an appeal by convicted drug dealer John Gilligan and other members of his family aimed at preventing several properties owned by them, including the Jessbrook Equestrian Centre in Co Meath, being handed over to the state after a High Court finding that they are the proceeds of crime.

After dealing with a number of issues in preparation for the appeal yesterday, the Supreme Court fixed October 15th as the date for the appeal. John Gilligan was in court for the brief proceedings amid tight security.

If the Supreme Court rejects the appeal, the state will be entitled to proceed to sell the properties.