Date set for Gilligan challenge against freezing orders
The High Court has set aside two weeks in June to hear convicted drug dealer John Gilligan's challenge against orders that his assets and those of his family were the proceeds of crime.
The action brought under Section 3.3 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996 is being taken by the Gilligan's on the basis that an injustice may have been caused to them when freezing orders against a number of properties were made in July 1997 by Mr Justice Michael Moriarty.
The properties include Jessbrook House in Enfield, Co Meath, where Mrs Geraldine Gilligan lives, an equestrian centre attached to it, the former family home in Blanchardstown and two houses in Lucan which were bought by Mr Gilligan for his son Darren and daughter Tracey.
Today at the High Court, when the matter was before the court for case management, Mr Justice Kevin Feeney set aside two weeks to hear the action, and will commence on Tuesday, June 8 next.
The Judge said that if the case requires more time it will be adjourned on Friday June 18 and if necessary will recommence in early July.
