Loophole change may affect Sheahan case

Moves to plug a legal loophole which halted home repossessions may impact on a High Court action over properties owned by former Ireland and Munster rugby player Frankie Sheahan, a judge has heard.

As a result, an action against Mr Sheahan was adjourned to allow the Government to publish new legislation.

Ms Justice Mary Laffoy was yesterday due to hear an action by a Bank of Ireland-appointed receiver over properties owned by Mr Sheahan restraining him from interfering with the receiver collecting rents from the tenants of those buildings.