A GROUP of Dublin people who complained about a holiday in Majorca in 1989 yesterday told the High Court they were "happy to withdraw allegations" against the tour operator and tour agent.
The 15 people, most of whom were related and lived in Drumcondra, Dublin, brought an action against Joe Walsh Tours Ltd, of Lower Baggot Street, Dublin, and Creation Holidays, Creation Arcade, Grafton Street, Dublin.
When the case opened on Tuesday, the court was told the claim arose out of a holiday at an apartment in Playa de Palma, Majorca, in June/July 1989.
Mr David Andrews SC, for the group, said that among the complaints was that accommodation was unsatisfactory; that there was dirt and grime everywhere; and that many essential items were not provided.
It was also alleged that one man was taken seriously ill and on his return to Ireland was diagnosed as having been exposed to Legionnaire's Disease.
There was no mention in court of any settlement. However, it is understood that the plaintiffs accepted £500 for the adults, £200 each for children and that the man who became ill is to be paid £5,000.
In court Ms Mary Irvine SC, for the tour operators and tour agents, had denied the claims and said their evidence would be that the apartments were well run, clean and well staffed.
Yesterday, when the case was due to resume, Ms Irvine told Mr Justice Kelly that there was consent to a dismissal of the action on the basis of a withdrawal of the allegations. Mr Andrews said that his clients were happy to withdraw the allegations.
Mr Justice Kelly made an order dismissing the proceedings brought against both companies and made no order as to costs.