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184 apartments were rebuilt at the north Dublin complex

Rebuilding of Priory Hall apartments nears completion

Over €11 million generated from sales of apartments in the refurbished Priory Hall development will be paid to financial institutions who wrote off mortgages for the original owner occupiers according to Dublin City Council.

News • 17 Sep 19

A total of 265 residents had to leave their homes in 2011 when extensive fire safety defects were revealed

Priory Hall units to be sold after reconstruction

Housing units at Priory Hall are due to go on sale after a three-year reconstruction which cost nearly €30m.

News • 01 Sep 16

There were 'very grave' failures by Thomas McFeely to co-operate with the bankruptcy trustee

Developer Thomas McFeely's bankruptcy extended

The High Court has extended the bankruptcy of Priory Hall developer Thomas McFeely by almost five years.

News • 01 Jun 16

The savings will go towards the Youth Guarantee, which will receive €14 million to support additional activation places for under 25s

Reduced Jobseeker's Allowance to be extended

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has announced that the €100 reduced rate of jobseeker's allowance will be extended to those up to age 22.

Business • 15 Oct 13

After a two-year battle, Priory Hall owners are looking forward to moving on with their lives

Priory Hall residents accept resolution deal

Former residents of Priory Hall in Dublin have accepted a new mortgage deal that will see former apartment owners have their debt written off.

News • 11 Oct 13

Priory Hall will be refurbished by the State and Dublin City Council at a cost of around €10m

Priory Hall deal is balanced and fair - Hogan

The Minster for the Environment, Community and Local Government has said proposals sent to owner occupiers and buy-to-let investors at the Priory Hall complex represented an opportunity for a fresh start.

News • 08 Oct 13

The High Court ordered the evacuation of Priory Hall because of fire safety concerns

Deal offered to Priory Hall residents

A deal has been offered to former Priory Hall residents who own property at the complex.

News • 08 Oct 13

All residents at Priory Hall were forced to leave their homes two years ago

Priory Hall resolution process under way

The Government's resolution process for Priory Hall has got under way with talks between departmental officials and banking representatives.

News • 19 Sep 13

Priory Hall residents welcome Govt intervention

Former Priory Hall residents have welcomed the announcement by Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan that his department is to intervene to find a solution to their outstanding mortgages.

News • 16 Sep 13

Stephanie Meehan had written to Taoiseach Enda Kenny appealing for help

Bank writes off Priory Hall mortgage debt

KBC Bank has said it will not pursue Stephanie Meehan for any residual interest or capital on the balance of her mortgage for her apartment in Priory Hall in Dublin.

News • 09 Sep 13

Enda Kenny said Priory Hall was 'the worst of what happened during the so-called Celtic Tiger years'

Enda Kenny promises to act on Priory Hall

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has pledged to resolve what he described as the "complete injustice" done to residents of the Priory Hall apartment complex in Dublin.

News • 04 Sep 13

Phil Hogan said Priory Hall may have to be demolished

Govt open to rebuilding Priory Hall homes

Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan has promised to assist the former residents of Priory Hall in Dublin who were forced to evacuate their homes after they became uninhabitable.

News • 03 Sep 13

Priory Hall residents marched from Donaghmede Shopping Centre to Priory Hall

Priory Hall residents march over lack of action

Over 1,000 people are estimated to have taken part in a protest march by residents of Priory Hall and their supporters.

News • 13 Oct 12

Banks deny they refused Priory Hall talks

Banks have dismissed a report that they have refused to take part in a conciliation process to reach a solution for Priory Hall residents.

News • 30 Apr 12

Priory Hall situation 'appalling' - Hogan

Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan has described what has been happening to the residents of Priory Hall apartment complex as appalling.

News • 27 Apr 12

Council proposes talks over Priory Hall rent costs

Dublin City Council has suspended its Supreme Court appeal against having to pay accommodation costs for Priory Hall residents to allow mediation talks take place.

News • 20 Apr 12

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