More than two dozen squatters living in ‘atrocious squalor’ in Dublin building, court told

Knives were produced when workmen or inspectors attempted to enter a Dublin property where more than two dozen Romanians have been squatting for months, a judge was told on Tuesday.

Barrister Joe Jackson, who represents landlord and retired solicitor Mel Kilrane, made the statement in the Circuit Civil Court where Kilrane earlier had obtained an order directing the squatters to leave and which they have ignored.

Judge Geoffrey Shannon said profound health and fire safety issues existed at the property, 9 Belvedere Place, Dublin, which is divided into 10 flats, and the court was deeply concerned, particularly for the safety of babies and older children among the 29 squatters.

When the judge said it was vital that access be permitted to all parties involved in the case, Mr Jackson, who appeared with solicitor Greg Ryan for the landlord, said knives had been produced when workmen attempted to gain entry.

He said there were 23 children, including a number of babies, living in what was…

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