Gardaí have 'made 20 efforts' to find Gemma O'Doherty, contempt case told

The contempt application arises out of Ms O'Doherty's alleged refusal to obey an order not to harass the mother of a young man who took his own life

The court also heard that gardaí had said they had seen broadcasts by Gemma O'Doherty which indicate she is aware that the case was before the court today. File photo: Julien Behal/PA

Gardaí have made "20 efforts" seeking Gemma O'Doherty so she can be brought before the High Court to answer a complaint that she is in contempt of the High Court, a judge has been told.

Mr Justice Mark Sanfey agreed on Friday to again adjourn an application until gardaí are able to execute an order that she come before the court. The court has previously heard Ms O'Doherty, who is editor of a newspaper called The Irish Light, is out of the jurisdiction.