Locals win High court challenge against use of hall as accommodation for homeless

The conversion of the hall into a hostel was ruled to be in material contravention of the area's local development plan.

Locals win High court challenge against use of hall as accommodation for homeless
Wed, 11 Oct, 2017 - 14:02

By Ann O'Loughlin

The future of a Dublin City centre based hostel used as accommodation for homeless people is uncertain following a ruling by the High Court today.

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