High Court ReporterGlenveagh has settled its €8 million High Court claim against two Co Meath residents it alleged serially objected to its planning applications as part of an alleged attempted “shakedown”. The court’s order on consent also noted that Mr Lynch and Ms Leavy “accept that the within proceedings do not constitute strategic litigation against public participation”. Mr Lynch, an insurance consultant, and Ms Leavy, a retired bank official, continue to strongly deny all the allegations against them. It claimed the duo’s actions were predominantly aimed at “leveraging an improved bargain” for Mr Lynch in his bid to secure better terms in selling 16 acres of his land to Glenveagh. The developer alleged the defendants were “highly targeted” in making submissions and appeals on its projects across the country as part of an alleged “shake-down” attempt while costing Glenveagh millions.

Source: The Herald November 26, 2024 17:46 UTC