Couple's action to stop home being demolished 'an abuse of process'

The property, located outside Navan in Co Meath, was built without planning permission 16 years ago.

Meath County Council has told the High Court that a couple's last-minute legal action aimed at preventing their house from being demolished amounts to "an abuse of process."

The property, located outside Navan in Co Meath, was built without planning permission by plumber Michael aka Chris Murray and his wife Rose over 16 years ago.