He left €20,000 to his wife and said she would have a right of residence and support in Bunker Hill for life. Declaration soughtMrs Ryan had sought a declaration that her right of residence and support ranked as a first charge, in priority to the bank’s charge over the property. The bank brought a counterclaim against both Mrs Ryan and her son seeking a declaration that her right of residence only related to the house and not the farm. ‘Impressive lady’Ms Justice Pilkington said it did not appear any steps were taken by Mrs Ryan to enforce that judgment. This was “not a matter for this court”, but Mrs Ryan was entitled to reside in Bunker Hill and responsibility for it lay squarely with her son, Ms Justice Pilkington said.

Source: The Irish Times January 21, 2020 18:11 UTC