Motor business claims freezing of accounts was unconstitutional

A motor repair and sales business has commenced High Court proceedings against both the AIB and the State arising out of a decision to freeze the firm's bank accounts following a direction from the Gardaí.

Vehicle Tech Limited, Hillcrest, Cloughran, Co Dublin have brought an action against Allied Irish Banks, the Garda Commissioner and the State over last July's decision to freeze its accounts following a direction issued by the Gardaí.