12/09/2014

Campaigners Occupy West Dublin Home Of Evicted Couple

The rented west Dublin home of a couple evicted last month has been occupied by protestors.

According to a report by the Irish Times, four men - representing the Meath Anti-Eviction group, People For Economic Justice and The Land League - have moved into the former home of Martin and Violet Coyne, in Luttrel Park Close in Carpenterstown.

The occupation began at about 07:45 on Friday morning.

It is understood that gardaí arrived at the property at about 9am and have refused to let anyone else enter the home.

(MH/CD)

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