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Five water meter protesters in contempt of court, High Court finds

Summary

The High Court found five water‑meter protesters in contempt of court for entering a 20‑metre exclusion zone around water‑installation works, as ordered on 5 November 2014. The five named protesters were Damien O'Neill, Paul Moore, Bernie Hughes, Michael Batty and Derek Byrne. Mr Justice Paul Gilligan said a decision on whether to fine or imprison them would be made at 2 p.m. that afternoon. The court was told that the protesters had been previously ordered not to approach the contractors' vehicles or the entrance and exit of the company's premises. Two other protesters, Mark Egan and Richie Larkin, were not found to have breached the order, and the application for relief against them was refused. All the named protesters were present in court, except Michael Batty, who was excused due to chronic asthma. The company had secured the orders after its workers reported harassment and threats while installing meters in certain areas.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Five water meter protesters in contempt of court, High Court finds. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• November 5th 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• November 5th Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-02-19 Publication

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