The retired solicitor at the heart of a repossession standoff over his former south Dublin home is set to exit bankruptcy this month.
Brian ODonnell and his wife, Mary Patricia, were declared bankrupt by the High Court in August 2013 after the family amassed debts of 71 million. The finding was later confirmed by the Supreme Court in February 2015.
Last July the ODonnells bankruptcy was extended after an application by Chris Lehane, the official assignee for the process, for alleged non-co-operation. The ODonnells opposed the move and denied the allegations.
Mr ODonnells son, Blake ODonnell, a solicitor, represented his father and told the High Court that Mr Lehane did not wish to extend Mr ODonnells bankruptcy any further.
Mr ODonnell w…
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