PUNK-RAP DUO Bob Vylan said Independent Ireland councillor Linda de Courcy’s name will be “on the guest list” for their gig at Vicar Street next week after a legal challenge to their gig was dropped.

A judge yesterday granted Vicar Street its dance licence after an objection to such brought by de Courcy was dropped when she did not attend proceedings yesterday.

On 29 September, de Courcy told Dublin District Court that she was objecting to the venue’s license due to serious concerns regarding Bob Vylan’s scheduled performance.

She informed the licensing court that party TD Ken O’Flynn had written to the venue but received no response. O’Flynn did not attend or support the court objection.

De Courcy was told that objections must be set out in writing within three weeks, after which the venue could respond. However, when the case resumed yesterday, Vicar Street’s legal representative told the judge it appeared the councillor had not attended the proceedings. 

Responding to the court proceedings today, Bobby Vylan of the duo Bob Vylan wrote online: “What a waste of time. [Linda de Courcy] didn’t even show up to the proceedings that she brought about.

“No hard feelings though, your name will be on the guest list +1, bring Ken [O'Flynn]. You two can enjoy yourselves.”

Following the initial proceedings, Independent Ireland party leader Micheal Collins said he was “not happy” with the Clondalkin-based councillor.

Speaking to reporters on 30 September at Leinster House, O’Flynn said he did not agree with the rhetoric of Bob Vylan but did not deny their right to speak freely.

He said his concerns lay mainly with whether the venue planned to have a contingency plan in place to ensure the safety of those in the area.

Collins added that he only became aware of the legal bid the day prior. He said he categorically disagreed with de Courcy and it was not the stance of Independent Ireland.