Family attempt to force council to house them

A homeless family with four children whose previous residence was destroyed in a fire have launched a High Court challenge aimed at compelling Clare County Council to provide them with accommodation.

The action has been brought by David Mongans, his wife Margaret Lisa Mongans, and their four children, who the High Court heard are living in a caravan on the Kilrush Road in Ennis, Co Clare.

The family, who are members of the Traveller community, say their current living conditions are unsuitable for their needs, particularly as some of their children, all of whom are young, suffer from significant health issues.