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Farmer faces jail tomorrow for contempt unless receiver can take possession of lands

Summary

In a High Court hearing on 7 May 2015, Mr Justice Paul Gilligan warned farmer Paul O'Shea that he could be returned to prison unless a bank‑appointed receiver, Mr George Maloney, could take possession of O'Shea's lands by noon the following day. O'Shea had previously spent 15 days in jail for contempt of court orders that he not interfere with Maloney's attempts to sell the 31‑hectare fields in Davidstown, Castledermot. He was released after stating he would comply, but Maloney's lawyers claimed ongoing interference prevented possession. Maloney's counsel alleged intimidation and verbal abuse by O'Shea and others, including anti‑eviction campaigner Ben Gilroy. O'Shea denied obstructing the receiver, asserting the receiver was misleading the court, and said he would never give up his family farm. The judge said the receiver was entitled to possession and that any failure to hand over would result in O'Shea's committal to prison for contempt.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Farmer faces jail tomorrow for contempt unless receiver can take possession of lands. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 2012 Incident
• March 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-05-07 Publication

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