Emotional scenes at Limerick court as banks apply to repossess homes

There were heartbreaking scenes inside Court 1 at Limerick Circuit Court as 219 applications were brought by banks and other lending institutions for possession of properties against families and individuals.

The were heartbreaking scenes inside Court 1 at Limerick Circuit Court as 219 applications were brought by banks and other lending institutions for possession of properties against families and individuals.

One lady who has €72,000 arrears and a total mortgage debt of €401,356 on her family home, appeared completely shattered by the court experience.