Water charge protesters face contempt proceedings over harassment

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Several individuals opposed to water charges face contempt proceedings in the High Court, after GMC Sierra was granted permission to serve proceedings, reported on 12 December 2014. The company alleges breaches of orders restraining harassment, obstruction, assault and threats against workers installing water meters in Dublin 5 and Dublin 13.

The proceedings included an alleged breach of a 20-metre exclusion zone around installation sites. Lawyers for the protesters denied wrongdoing and said they were protesting lawfully and peacefully. The matter was listed to return the following Thursday, while separate contempt applications involving other protesters remained before the court.