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Cork developer Michael O’Flynn wins Supreme Court case against neighbour’s personal insolvency

O’Flynn has been fighting John O’Driscoll’s insolvency deal on the basis that it was an abuse of process because he was not insolvent

The case relates to a €2.2 million personal guarantee given to O’Flynn. Picture: Bryan Meade

Michael O’Flynn has won his Supreme Court case against his neighbour’s personal insolvency arrangement (PIA) after a long-running legal battle.

The Cork-based property developer said he was “very pleased” at the judgment which he characterised as a decision that “vindicated” his rights.

O’Flynn has been fighting the PIA of John O’Driscoll, his neighbour and brother of Mick O’Driscoll, the former Irish rugby international, on the basis that it was an abuse of process because he ...