A general view of the Jessbrook Equestrian Centre in 2012, two years before it was sold. Niall Carson / PA Niall Carson / PA / PA

THE CRIMINAL ASSETS Bureau (CAB) has said that it is satisfied with today’s Supreme Court decision on the properties formerly owned by convicted drug dealer John Gilligan.

In a statement this afternoon, CAB said it now plans to move ahead with the sale of three of the properties.

An appeal by Gilligan against the seizure of three properties was unanimously struck out today, 21 years after the State first took control of some of his assets.

The Olympic-sized equestrian centre got a new owner in 2014. Niall Carson / PA Niall Carson / PA / PA

This included the Jessbrook Equestrian Centre in Kildare which was sold by CAB back in 2014.

Today’s decision means that CAB can now sell three more former Gilligan properties, a house in Lucan, a house in Corduff and a house in Jessbrook.

The Jessbrook estate including the house, equestrian centre, agricultural buildings and land measures 80 acres in total.

Stables are seen during a media tour of Jessbrook Equestrian Centre. Niall Carson / PA Niall Carson / PA / PA

CAB has said that it is satisfied the “lengthy proceedings” are now over.

“This case shows the determination and dedication of the Criminal Assets Bureau to deny and deprive people of the proceeds of crime,” the bureau said in a statement.

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