Homeless man with trust fund seeks further €4,500

A homeless man, who shares a €1.5m trust fund with his sister, is to ask a judge to make him a part payment of €4,500 to “keep a roof over his head” pending a trial to determine his full entitlement.

Counsel Paul Howard told Judge Jacqueline Linnane in the Circuit Civil Court yesterday that she had earlier directed that €4,500 be paid to Declan Heffernan to provide him with shelter during the cold spell over Christmas and New Year.

Mr Howard, who appeared for Mr Heffernan with solicitors CN Doherty and Co, said the earlier payment had been used to pay hotel accommodation for him but that money had run out.