Patricia Madden challenges ICA election ballot in High Court

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Patricia Madden’s High Court challenge to the Irish Countrywomen’s Association election was reported on 12 July 2018, with the hearing continuing the following week.

Madden claims the association breached its constitution by failing to count ballots cast before its annual general meeting.

The ICA says ballot-paper problems can be addressed through motions asking members to approve a count or fresh elections.

Madden is seeking injunctions preventing the ICA from filling board vacancies while the dispute is unresolved.

The association has undertaken not to destroy the 2018 election ballot papers.