Shelved refugee housing dispute struck out in court

Following mediation, a settlement had been reached with justice minister and the matter could be struck out

In its claim at the Commercial Court, Palmerstown Temporary Accommodation said it spent €17m on converting number 64/65 in the Cherry Orchard Industrial Estate in west Dublin which was to accommodate 456 international protection applicants. 

A development company which sued the justice minister over the shelving of a plan to convert an industrial unit in Dublin into refugee accommodation has settled the action, the Commercial Court has heard.

On Monday, Stephen Byrne, for the Palmerstown Temporary Accommodation (PTA) Ltd company, said that following mediation, a settlement had been reached between his client and the minister and the matter could be struck out with a form of order for costs on an enhanced basis.