Minister could face contempt-of-court hearing

The High Court will rule later this month if Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has breached undertakings given in respect of a legal action brought against the department by two of its employees.

Minister could face contempt-of-court hearing

The High Court will rule later this month if Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has breached undertakings given in respect of a legal action brought against the department by two of its employees.

Lawyers for two Department of Agriculture employees Vincent Gormley and James Scott claim the Minister is in contempt of court by breaching an undertaking not to fill two senior positions they had applied for.

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