The Court of Appeal has upheld a decision to extend the bankruptcy of Co Monaghan farmer John Hoey whose cattle were shot by members of the defence Forces in 2016.
ast year Ms Justice Teresa Pilkington extended the bankruptcy of Mr Hoey for a period of eight years from the time he was declared a bankrupt in 2016, due to his lack of co-operation with the official in charge of his bankruptcy, the Official Assignee.
The High Court’s decision means that Mr Hoey will not emerge from bankruptcy until the end of February 2024.
Mr Hoey, from Carrickmacross, appealed that decision to the Court of Appeal.
In its judgement published on Wednesday the three-judge comprised of the President of the Court of Appeal Mr Justice George Birmingham, Mr Jus…
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