Squatting family refuse offer of other council house

A family that took over a vacant council house have turned down alternative accommodation as they deem it unsuitable for their needs, the High Court has heard.

John Paul Doyle, his wife Frances, and their five children are facing High Court proceedings aimed at removing them from an empty council house at 21 Casey Court, Kenagh, Co Longford, which they moved into some weeks ago.

The council says the family has no permission to reside at the three-bedroom house and want a High Court injunction requiring the Doyles to leave the property, which they want to offer to another family on its housing list.