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More water protesters allegedly in contempt of court, judge hears

Summary

GMC Sierra, a water‑meter installation company, has asked the High Court to bring contempt proceedings against four more individuals who it says have breached court orders that restrict protesters from approaching within 20 metres of its work sites. The company claims that one protester scaled a wall and entered a workstation where a meter was being installed. Justice Paul Gilligan granted GMC permission to serve short service of proceedings and set a hearing for next Wednesday, when the company intends to pursue contempt applications against additional alleged offenders. Some of those accused of contempt have requested that the Wednesday proceedings be stayed until separate High Court hearings determine their entitlement to legal aid. GMC previously obtained injunctions to prevent assault, intimidation or interference with its workers, who have reported harassment, obstruction, assault and threats while installing meters in Dublin 5 and Dublin 13. Protesters' lawyers deny wrongdoing and argue their demonstrations are lawful and peaceful.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: More water protesters allegedly in contempt of court, judge hears. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2014-11-14 Publication

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Harassment Stalking Protests Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime

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