Publican wants court to overturn council's decision to acquire Limerick city property

The judge awards permission for the action to be pursued and grants a stay on implementation of the vesting order and compulsory acquisition of the property

David Mulcahy said his plans for the Limerick property were paused due to rising costs and the pandemic.

A publican has brought High Court proceedings challenging a local authority's decision to compulsorily acquire his Limerick City property on account of deeming it to be derelict.

David Mulcahy, of Roe East, Ardnacrusha, Co Clare, alleges Limerick City and County Council made a vesting order for his property without seeking required consent from An Bord Pleanála, after disregarding his objection to the acquisition.