Australian MP sues ex-husband over Irish estate

Seán McCárthaigh

The High Court in Dublin is due to hear an action taken by Australian Liberal MP, Andrea Coote against her former husband, the internationally renowned interior designer, John Coote later this month.

Ms Coote, the deputy leader of the opposition in the state council of Victoria, is claiming a half share in the Bellamont Forest estate in Cootehill, Co Cavan, by taking a civil action against her former husband’s company, Thameside Holding.