John Gilligan and family have 3 months to leave properties

Convicted drug dealer John Gilligan and members of his family have been given three months by the Supreme Court to leave their homes, one in Co Meath and one in Blanchardstown, before the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) moves to sell or lease them.

The court also granted CAB its costs against John Gilligan, his former wife, Geraldine, and son Darren in the appeals brought before the Supreme Court by them. Costs were not awarded against Tracey Gilligan, a daughter of the couple.

Because all the Gilligans were on legal aid for the appeals, the substantial costs of the appeals will be borne by the State.