The High Court has ordered that photographs be taken of the exterior of an equestrian centre owned by convicted drug dealer John Gilligan.
The Criminal Assets Bureau is currently seeking to have a receiver appointed by the court, to take control of Mr Gilligan's Jessbrook complex in Co Meath, and other properties owned by his wife Geraldine and his son and daughter.
The CAB is seeking to dispose of the properties under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
It was granted a High Court order to prevent the Gilligans dealing with or otherwise disposing of the properties in 1996.
The CAB is seeking to have a receiver appointed to ensure the asset value is not diminished by disrepair.
The Gilligans are opposing the proceedings.
In the High Court this morning, Geraldine Gilligan's legal team challenged the admissibility of an affidavit of a garda, setting out details of the state of repair of the property.
Her barrister argued the information was obtained by illegal or unconstitutional activities.
But this afternoon Mr Justice Feeney ruled that the proper way to proceed would be to not admit the affidavit, but instead bring the garda forward as a witness, and cross-examine him.
He also ordered that a forensic photographer, or two, be appointed by one or both sides, who will, along with clients and legal representatives, travel to Jessbrook and photograph the exterior tomorrow morning or on Monday.
The matter is then to return before the court on Wednesday, when a full hearing will take place into the application for a receiver to be appointed.
John Gilligan is currently serving a 20-year sentence for possession of an estimated 20,000kg of cannabis. He was originally jailed for 28 years, but this was reduced on appeal.
