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Ben Gilroy denies being in contempt of court
Summary
Ben Gilroy, a political activist and founder of Direct Democracy Ireland, appears before the High Court to challenge allegations that he was in contempt of court for interfering with the receivership of a 120‑acre stud farm in Kildare. The receivers, appointed by the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, claim that Gilroy was a ringleader of protests on 28 and 31 August that forced them off the property. Gilroy, representing himself, denies any role beyond that of an observer, stating he was invited onto the land by Charles Allen of the Rodolphus Allen private trust and that he was not properly served with a notice of contempt. Video evidence presented by the receivers shows Gilroy speaking to a crowd and an audio clip from an internet radio interview in which he claims credit for the protest. Gilroy disputes these claims, arguing the footage shows him merely observing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Ben Gilroy denies being in contempt of court. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- August 28 Other
- August 31st Other
- August 28th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-03-28 Publication
Places mentioned
- High Court
Topics
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