Family living in 'wretched' conditions settle action against Tipperary County Council

The family had claimed that they had effectively been precluded by Tipperary County Council from obtaining hotel or B&B accommodation

The court heard that the proceedings have been resolved, after the family was provided with a four-bedroomed house "on an emergency basis" by the council. File picture

A family of six who had had been living in a one-berth caravan and sleeping in a car for several months have settled their High Court action over their accommodation situation.

John and Nikita McInerney and their four young children had brought proceedings against Tipperary County Council over its handling of the family's living conditions. The council had opposed the claim against it.