Unlawful occupants should be advised by new lawyers to leave buildings, says judge

Fourteen years of legal proceedings have elapsed since repossession moves began over the properties, the High Court heard.

The judge said a similar case took up "six months of court time". File photo

Some 18 or 19 people unlawfully occupying two Dubliin properties should be advised by their newly retained lawyers of their duty to comply with a High Court order to leave or face possible imprisonment, a judge has said.

Fourteen years of legal proceedings have elapsed since repossession moves began over the properties at Little Mary Street and Richmond Avenue, Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds said when she agreed to adjourn a case over the unlawful occupation for a week.