Dublin tenant evicted after losing his job during Covid pandemic trespassed while collecting his belongings

Desmond Whelan (40) pleaded guilty to trespassing

Andrew Phelan

A tenant who was evicted from his flat over rent arrears when he lost his job during Covid was arrested for trespassing after returning to collect his belongings.

Desmond Whelan (40) went back to the property and “probably stayed there too long” before gardaí arrived, a court heard.