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Businesswoman tells High Court she wants chance to clear good name
Summary
Receiver Mr Declan Taite, of Duff and Phelps, applied to the High Court for an injunction against businesswoman Mairead Barry, alleging she engaged in intimidation and made threats against him, his family, and employees. Mr Taite claims Ms Barry threatened to drive her vehicle through the firm's front window and seeks orders preventing her from attending or entering their Stephen's Green offices. The matter was heard before Mr Justice Allen, where Ms Barry, representing herself, denied the allegations and stated she wished to bring a counterclaim to clear her name. She offered undertakings to stay away from the offices and communicate only via solicitors. While she opposed a general adjournment, Ms Barry requested a six-month adjournment on medical grounds. Mr Justice Allen agreed to adjourn the matter to a date in late October. The application stems from Mr Taite's appointment as receiver over properties belonging to Ms Barry's husband and a company where she is a director. Mr Taite alleges that following contentious dealings, Ms Barry became abusive and threatening, leading him to cease direct contact and report the credible threats to the Gardaí. The court has not yet issued a final decision on the injunction, with the proceedings currently suspended pending the future hearing date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Businesswoman tells High Court she wants chance to clear good name. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2021-04-30 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Outcome: She did not want the case adjourned generally but asked the court to adjourn the matter for six months on medical grounds.
Applicant
Outcome: She did not want the case adjourned generally but asked the court to adjourn the matter for six months on medical grounds.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Iona Drive
- North Circular Road
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