Second eviction for Dublin woman and family

A bank is to evict a Dublin mother and her children for a second time this year, as the judge cites a lack of engagement with the banks in connection with arrears of over €55,000.

Linda O’Hora was put out of her home at 8 Willow Wood Park, Clonsilla, Hartstown, by the County Sheriff last month but unlawfully returned, the Circuit Civil Court heard yesterday.

Ulster Bank Ireland Ltd yesterday obtained a new court order authorising the sheriff to put her out again.

John E Donnelly, counsel for the bank, told Judge Jacqueline Linnane that, on the original loan of €242,000, there was an outstanding balance of €235,673, which included arrears of €55,462. The first default occurred in May 2007 and the last payment towards the mortgage, apart from a payment this month of €900, had been made in April 2013.

Judge Linnane said the possession proceedings had commenced three years ago. Ms O’Hora had not engaged with the bank and no application had been made by her to the court during the six months stay she had been granted.