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ICA to submit proposals to resolve action

Date
2018-06-08
Stage
Hearing Or Decision
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

In a High Court case involving the Irish Countrywomen's Association (ICA), Judge Úna Ní Raifeartaigh directed the ICA's lawyers to submit proposals by Tuesday to address concerns raised by Ms Patrica Madden, a 39‑year member who has represented herself. Madden has obtained a temporary injunction preventing the ICA from filling vacancies on its Board, including national president, treasurer, secretary and regional presidents, after alleging that the 2018 national elections were conducted in breach of the ICA constitution. She claims the ballot papers were sent to the wrong people and that the ICA failed to conduct a proper postal vote at the AGM in May. The ICA's counsel, Frank Beatty SC, acknowledged that two temporary appointments were made to keep the organisation running, but no further appointments will be made until the case is heard. The judge set a deadline for proposals and indicated that if they are not accepted, the case will be listed for hearing next Wednesday.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: ICA to submit proposals to resolve action. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

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Court Venue
  • High Court
Residence
  • Saint Mobhi Road
Secondary Mention

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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