An application for injunction to halt development of Crown Paints warehouse was previously refused by judge
Gardaí try to clear protesters to allow the fire brigade to tend to a fire at the former Crown Paints site in Coolock following a ‘Coolock Says No’ protest. Photograph: Alan Betsonfor an injunction restraining the former Crown Paints warehouse from being developed into accommodation for up to 741 international protection applicants.
The judge also granted liberty for respondents Townbe, Dublin City Council and the State to bring motions to strike out the proceedings. He listed the case for late March. Giving his decision last October, Mr Justice Holland said the plaintiffs’ legal documents were “awash in meaningless conspiracy theories”.
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