In correspondence with the defendants’ solicitor, Irish Rail was told the land belonged to them and that there was some negligence on the transport companies’ part. Photograph: Tom HonanThe owners of a property backing on to the northern rail line in Malahide, Co Dublin, are disputing claims that an outbuilding in their garden caused a recent embankment collapse after heavy rainfall that briefly disrupted Dart services. However, in correspondence with the defendants’ solicitor, Irish Rail was told the land belonged to them and that there was some negligence on the transport companies’ part. Dermot Francis Sheehan, barrister for Brady and Synott, told the judge his side had suggested mediation of the dispute. Irish Rail and CIÉ will be asked for instructions in relation to this proposal, the court was told.

Source: The Irish Times March 03, 2026 19:05 UTC