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Injunction secured against proposed protest at Irish Country and Western Music Awards
Summary
In a High Court hearing on 22 January 2015, Ktech Security obtained an injunction preventing anti‑eviction activists from approaching within 2 km of Dublin's Citywest Hotel during the Irish Country and Western Music Awards. The activists, including Jerry Beades and Tom Darcy, opposed the order, denying wrongdoing and claiming a constitutional right to protest. Ktech argued that the activists' campaign of threats and intimidation, particularly on social media, harmed its business and reputation. The judge, Justice Paul Gilligan, granted the injunctions, noting that the activists' right to assembly was overridden by Ktech's right to earn a living and its employees' right to work. Additional injunctions were issued to prevent protests at Ktech's offices and employees' homes, and the case was fast‑tracked for a full hearing. Ktech denied allegations of violent or unprofessional conduct.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Injunction secured against proposed protest at Irish Country and Western Music Awards. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- Christmas Incident
- 2015-01-22 Publication
Why: " Because of the alleged campaign, Ktech launched High Court proceedings seeking damages against the activists, who it alleges are trying to damage its business, its reputation and have defamed the company. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Places mentioned
- High Court
Topics
Protests Social Media Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime
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