John Hoey opposes bankruptcy extension over alleged non-cooperation

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John Hoey opposed a High Court application to extend his bankruptcy by up to 10 years, in a report published on 3 March 2020. The Carrickmacross farmer said he remained haunted after five cattle were shot by Defence Forces members on his farm in July 2016.

The Official Assignee alleged Mr Hoey had failed to co-operate by not providing a statement of affairs, while Mr Hoey denied that claim. The application before Ms Justice Teresa Pilkington was continuing, with Mr Hoey’s lawyers cross-examining the Official Assignee.