Businessman Paddy McKillen jnr is challenging a bid to bring bankruptcy proceedings against him over an alleged €2.1 million debt. McKillen jnr denies he is indebted to Herbert Street Finance Unlimited Company in any sum exceeding €20,000 and claims he is entitled to court protection from a demand that he alleges is invalid and unenforceable. A bankruptcy summons, the first step in bankruptcy proceedings, was issued in late January by Herbert Street Finance over the alleged €2.1 million debt. Herbert Street Finance claims the €2.1 million debt arises on foot of McKillen jnr covenanting to pay on demand the obligations of Cool Dust Ltd to Herbert Street Finance, up to a maximum €3 million. [ Paddy McKillen jnr, the mystery man of Dublin nightlifeOpens in new window ]Barrister Niall Ó hUiginn, for the creditor, said he was very anxious to get the matter on.

Source: The Irish Times March 03, 2026 09:08 UTC