Daragh Coyne directed to face High Court contempt claim

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Daragh Coyne was directed to face an alleged contempt of court claim before the High Court on 5 June 2020. The claim concerns alleged interference with Milltownpass Bog, a National Heritage Area in County Westmeath.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service alleges that Coyne breached orders restricting unauthorised works and requiring removal of a gate. The court was told he denies wrongdoing; no finding of contempt had been made, and the matter was due back the following week.