Bankruptcy extended for farmer who remains 'haunted' by shooting of cattle

The High Court has extended the bankruptcy of a Carrickmacross farmer whose cattle were destroyed by Defence Forces marksmen in 2016. Justice Teresa Pilkington ruled that John Hoey failed to cooperate adequately with the Official Assignee, Chris Lehane, in disclosing his assets. The court found evidence that Mr Hoey concealed cash on his property, moved farm machinery to a local hotel, and did not fully disclose…