Case begins to evict building occupiers

Legal steps were taken yesterday in an effort to prevent a group of protesters from occupying a building in the centre of Cork.

The protestors have held a number of céilí in the building on Oliver Plunkett St since they took up residence there on Christmas Day.

However, the lawyer for the owners said they were afraid someone would fall down a lift shaft in the unfinished premises and that no insurance would cover it.