Insurer refused to pay out over crime links

An insurer refused to pay out a €30,000 claim after a house fire in Moyross, Limerick, as the man had failed to declare criminal links.

Justin Casey denied any involvement with guns or gang, but said he had travelled to a firing range in New York to become better a better shot, a court heard.

Aviva insurance refused to pay out on the claim, saying that Mr Casey, the holder of the policy, did not declare important information in a proposal form about criminal matters he was connected to.