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Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Court rejects tenant's claim landlord should have insured against arrears
Mr Justice Barry O'Donnell found the claim by Elite Gastrobars Ltd that the landlord's obligation to insure under the terms of the lease cannot be understood as extending to an obligation to provide cover against the type of business interruption caused by the Covid restrictions. The obligation extended to the specified insured risks and that definition does not refer expressly or by implication to losses caused by public-health restrictions, he said. In those circumstances, the judge said Elite failed to meet the threshold that would persuade the court not to enter summary judgment against the company over rent arrears and refer the matter to full hearing. He therefore made an order granting judgment for €276,041 in favour of the shopping centre landlord BVK Elektra 2 Liffey Phase 1 ICAV. The case was also against Bunker Estates Ltd, which was the guarantor in the lease for Elite. The judge said since the case was initiated against Elite, Bunker has been dissolved and the application for summary judge against Bunker was adjourned generally. The judge said while Elite had also raised arguments about the lack of a clear explanation in the accounts for the rent arrears claim and the status of BVK, the main issue was business interruption insurance. The judge was satisfied the figures and explanations provided were accurate and reliable Elite said the arrears were related to trading difficulties during Covid and the landlord had not activated a rent review clause in the lease, which would give rise to an adjustment in the figures claimed. Mr Justice O'Donnell was satisfied that the figures and explanations provided were accurate and reliable. The defendant accepted that it had not paid the rent and other charges for periods, he said. Its primary argument was that this was related to the trading difficulties during the period of Covid restrictions and was also excusable for reasons to do with the business interruption clauses in the lease. The rent review issue was addressed by the parties and an agreed position was achieved with a consequent adjustment to the figure claimed, the judge said. He granted judgment and adjourned the case to October for final orders and cost matters.
Irish Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Liffey Valley Shopping Centre landlord not required to have Covid cover for tenant, court rules
The High Court has rejected a claim by a company that rented a restaurant unit in the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in Dublin that the landlord seeking judgment for some €276,000 for rent arrears should have had business interruption insurance in place for closures caused by the Covid pandemic restrictions. Mr Justice Barry O'Donnell found the claim by Elite Gastrobars Ltd that the landlord's obligation to insure under the terms of the lease cannot be understood as extending to an obligation to provide cover against the type of business interruption caused by the Covid lockdown restrictions. The obligation extended to the specified insured risks and that definition does not refer expressly or by implication to losses caused by public health restrictions, he said. In those circumstances, the judge said Elite failed to meet the threshold that would persuade the court not to enter summary judgment against the company over rent arrears and refer the matter to full hearing. READ MORE He therefore made an order granting judgment for €276,041 in favour of the shopping centre landlord, BVK Elektra 2 Liffey Phase 1 ICAV. The case was also against Bunker Estates Ltd, which was the guarantor in the lease for Elite. The judge said that since the case was initiated against Elite, Bunker has been dissolved and the application for summary judgement against Bunker was adjourned generally. The judge said that while Elite had also raised arguments about the lack of a clear explanation in the accounts for the rent arrears claim and the status of BVK, the main issue was business interruption insurance. Elite said the arrears were related to trading difficulties during the Covid restrictions and that the landlord had not activated a rent review clause in the lease that would give rise to an adjustment in the figures claimed. Mr Justice O'Donnell was satisfied that the figures and explanations provided by BVK were accurate and reliable. The defendant accepted that it had not paid the rent and other charges for periods, he said. Its primary argument was that this was related to the trading difficulties during the period of Covid restrictions and was also excusable for reasons to do with the business interruption clauses in the lease. The rent review issue was addressed by the parties and an agreed position was achieved with a consequent adjustment to the figure claimed, the judge said. He did not consider that it was open to the defendant to challenge BVK's title. He granted judgment and adjourned the case to October for final orders and cost matters.
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Liffey Valley Shopping Centre landlord not required to have Covid cover for restaurant tenant, High Court rules
The High Court has rejected a claim by a company which rented a restaurant unit in the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in Dublin that the landlord seeking judgment for some €276,000 for rent arrears should have had business interruption insurance in place for closures caused by the Covid pandemic restrictions. Mr Justice Barry O'Donnell found the claim by Elite Gastrobars Ltd that the landlord's obligation to insure under the terms of the lease cannot be understood as extending to an obligation to provide cover against the type of business interruption caused by the Covid restrictions.
The National
21-07-2025
- Business
- The National
Scottish cauliflower crisps to hit shelves at 50 Tesco stores
Growers Garden, established in 2019 and based in Fife, is now selling its new cauliflower crisps in more than 50 Tesco stores. The snack comes in three flavours: Black Pepper & Lime, Mango Chilli, and Smoky Chorizo. The company works with farmers across the east of Scotland to transform surplus and "wonky" vegetables into healthy, veggie snacks. READ MORE: Award-winning restaurant to be taken over by leading hospitality firm With the aim to reduce food waste and ensure more Scottish homegrown produce, the co-operative started as a collective of 16 farming families who have been growing vegetables for over four generations in the east of Scotland. It now includes growers from Perthshire and the Borders too. Tesco said the product was "a brilliant example of Scottish innovation". Marion MacCormick, chairperson at Growers Garden, said the company was "delighted," adding: "Our cooperative of Fife farmers came together with a shared aim to reduce waste by turning leftover or misshapen vegetables into something delicious and healthy, adding value to their leftover fresh produce, which is also supplied to Tesco UK-wide. 'The new flavours offer something a little different, and we're thrilled that Tesco shoppers across Scotland are already getting behind the concept since the range hit shelves this month.' Barry O'Donnell, buying manager for Tesco in Scotland, said: 'One of the best parts of my job is supporting local suppliers and helping bring their fantastic products to shelves across the country. "Growers Garden is a brilliant example of Scottish innovation. By working hand-in-hand with local farmers, they've created a tasty and nutritious snack that taps into what customers are really looking for - healthier, exciting alternatives to traditional crisps.' The snack can already be found in some Sainsbury's and Morrisons stores.
Scotsman
21-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Fife snack business launches new cauliflower chips exclusively in Tesco stores across Scotland.
Scottish healthy snack brand Growers Garden is expanding its popular range of vegetable crisps with the launch of new cauliflower chips, now available exclusively in Tesco stores across Scotland. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Established in 2019, the Fife-based company works closely with farmers across East Scotland, transforming surplus and 'wonky' vegetables into healthy, flavour-packed veggie chips. The brand's commitment to reducing food waste ensures more of Scotland's homegrown produce is put to good use. The new cauliflower chips – on sale now in more than 50 Tesco stores – come in three bold and vibrant flavours: Black Pepper & Lime, Mango Chilli, and Smoky Chorizo. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Marion MacCormick, Chairperson at Growers Garden, said: 'We're delighted to have launched our new cauliflower-based crisps into Tesco Scotland. Our cooperative of Fife farmers came together with a shared aim to reduce waste by turning leftover or misshapen vegetables into something delicious and healthy, adding value to their leftover fresh produce, which is also supplied to Tesco UK wide. Growers Garden's new product is available in Tesco stores across Scotland 'The new flavours offer something a little different, and we're thrilled that Tesco shoppers across Scotland are already getting behind the concept since the range hit shelves this month.' Barry O'Donnell, Buying Manager for Tesco in Scotland, said: 'One of the best parts of my job is supporting local suppliers and helping bring their fantastic products to shelves across the country. Growers Garden is a brilliant example of Scottish innovation. By working hand-in-hand with local farmers, they've created a tasty and nutritious snack that taps into what customers are really looking for - healthier, exciting alternatives to traditional crisps.'
