Bank applies for instalment orders
THE FALLOUT from the recession was reflected in court proceedings last week as creditors to the District Court looking to Judge Gerard Haughton to make order for payments. The Bank of Ireland had two different solicitors on duty, successfully applying for instalment orders.
One businessman from the Enniscorthy area had solicitor John O'leary representing him at the courthouse in Gorey. Proceedings taken against him on the treble, by Bank of Scotland Ireland, by Permanent TSB and a by private individual were all on the 'enforcements' list and each creditor had a solicitor present to move the relevant application.
For BSI, solicitor Julie Breen said she had instructions to seek an instalment order and Donal O'connor, appearing for PTSB, was under similar orders. Representing the third creditor, Caitriona Walsh pointed out that no statement setting out his means had been filed by the absent debtor.
Mr. O'leary explained that his client was not in court because he was bringing a child to an appointment in Dublin with a psychologist. In the light of this, with the consent of the three creditors, the judge granted a four week adjournment to February 15.
In other cases, the instalments granted ranged as high as €1,000 per month, where the two individuals listed as defendants did not attend court. The lowest order was one of €10 per week granted to Bank of Ireland against a man who consented to pay that amount.
In another matter, solicitor Julie Breen acknowledged that her client had been unable to pay instalments of €200 per month but she accepted on his behalf an order varying the amount due down to €50 per month. Judge Haughton added €120 in costs to the bill facing the man.
