Hutch gangster James ‘Mago' Gately lying low on ‘best behaviour' in Dublin after CAB Coolock home seizure & driving ban
The 38-year-old is back in
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James Gately is back in Dublin's north inner city
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Gately is currently banned from driving as he was convicted of Drug Driving in Donegal last year, so is seen zooming around on a bike
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CAB took over his home in April
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The former top target for the
Locals who have spotted him say he has been living out in the open as he appears to be enjoying life back where he grew up.
Sources explained that he has not come on the radar of
However, he and his associates are always kept under watch.
One told us: 'Obviously James Gately is well known to gardai but he has been keeping a low profile.
'He has been on his best behaviour in public, and he has not come to the attention in the area.
'But clearly he is someone who has been associated with
Gately recently found himself in hot water once more following the seizure of his
They found that its stairs, kitchen, internal doors, architraves and other fittings were stripped.
In an affidavit, Gately told the
DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY
But
Judge Alexander Owens said the home should now be sold as soon as possible.
Once that is done, it should be assessed what the damage had caused to the value of the home and the judge would then make a decision on what should be done.
However, his partner Charlene Lam — who the High Court had heard claims that Mago had split with her — will get €11,000 back for legitimate
The couple were tackled by the bureau in a long running case, with Mr Justice Owens declaring that they had spent their 'exotic lifestyle' in airport terminals and on luxury cruises in trips funded by criminal
He said that their house was 'overwhelmingly' the proceeds of crime, while they were also stripped of a 132 VW
Globetrotting thug Gately first bought the house in 2013 for €125,000. It was then upgraded and renovated for a cost of up to €440,000 with a large two-story extension at the back — with the judge describing it as a 'very high standard' renovation.
ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTS
In submissions to the High Court, CAB said that Gately is a leading member of the
They said the gang was involved in armed robberies and the importation of
Gately was the subject of two assassination attempts by mob boss
CAB also submitted to the High Court he was involved in a number of armed robberies himself.
It alleged that he was linked to a number of murders, including that of Aidan Byrne and Eamon 'The Don' Dunne in 2010 along with the killing of David Byrne at the
Gately was never convicted of any of these offences.
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Gately's partner Charlene Lamb will get €11,000 back for legitimate mortgage payments on the family home
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The Criminal Assets Bureau also stripped them of a 132 VW Golf and a plush €4,400 Rolex watch
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Gately was the subject of two assassination attempts by mob boss Daniel Kinahan's organisation
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