State bankruptcy tsar takes action over Sean Dunne mansion

Proceedings that may finally unlock the mystery of who owns Walford on Shrewsbury Road

Sean Dunne and Gayle Killilea paid €58 million for their Shrewsbury Road home Picture: Derek Speirs

The state’s bankruptcy tsar has opened up a new front in his legal battle against bust developer Sean Dunne and his wife Gayle Killilea.

Chris Lehane has lodged High Court proceedings that may finally unlock the mystery of who owns Walford, the Shrewsbury Road property the couple bought for a record €58 million in 2005.

The action he has initiated is against Cypriot firm Yesreb Holdings which acquired the Edwardian house for €14 ...