Judge gives ultimatum to group occupying Dublin building meant for Ukrainian refugees

Ms Justice Emily Egan said the order was a “last resort” and it will be very difficult for the gardaí to execute it

The Salvation Army is preparing Lefroy House on Eden Quay for Ukrainian refugees. A group calling itself the Revolutionary Workers Union entered the building earlier this month and then refused to leave. File photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

A High Court judge has given a group of people allegedly trespassing at a Dublin city property earmarked for Ukrainian refugees until Thursday morning to leave or face arrest.

Ms Justice Emily Egan made the order to attach and commit to prison the occupants of the building on Dublin’s Eden Quay after hearing that they were going to continue despite being told they were in breach of a High Court order and being asked by the judge to reflect on their position.