Photograph: Bryan O’BrienA man released by the High Court on Monday after spending some 240 days in prison for defiance of court orders over a home repossession appears to be back in the house, a judge was told on Wednesday. Mars took possession of the house in July 2024 following a court order. On Monday, a barrister for Mars informed the judge the house had been sold and they were no longer seeking Ryan’s imprisonment. On Tuesday, a lawyer for Mars informed the judge there appeared to be someone in the house who was refusing to answer the door. The gardaí could then be invited into the house to effect the arrest of Ryan in compliance with the court order.

Source: The Irish Times March 13, 2026 04:30 UTC