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Gemma O’Doherty and John Waters at the Four Courts last month

This afternoon.

An appeal by Gemma O’Doherty and John Waters to allow them to challenge the constitutionality of laws introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has been dismissed by a three-judge Court of Appeal, comprised of the President of the Court of Appeal Mr Justice George Birmingham, Ms Justice John Edwards and Ms Justice Caroline Costello.

Gemma O’Doherty and John Waters lose appeal over Covid-19 restrictions (Irish Examiner)

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This afternoon.

The Quays, Dublin 1.

A heavy Garda presence monitoring an End the Lockdown protest in support of an appeal by Gemma O’Doherty and John Waters against lockdown measures.

Earlier…

This morning.

The Four Courts, Dublin.

Gemma O’Doherty carrying a copy of the Constitution of Ireland, and John Waters arrive to seek appeal to have their case against Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and the Attorney General to end Ireland’s lockdown measures heard before the courts.

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This afternoon.

Dublin 1.

Gemma O’Doherty and John Waters with their supporters, arriving outside the Four Courts before they filed papers in their ongoing effort to obtain a High Court hearing into the constitutionality of laws introduced in response to the rona.

Previously: Appealing

A Bridge Too Far

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John Waters (left) and Gemma O’Doherty

This morning.

Via The Irish Times:

Gemma O’Doherty and John Waters are facing a substantial legal bill after the High Court ruled they must pay the costs of their failed attempt to challenge laws brought in due to Covid-19.

In a ruling on Thursday morning, Mr Justice Charles Meenan said the pair should pay the legal costs of both the State respondents and the notice parties, the Dáil, Seanad and the Ceann Comhairle.

Mr Waters and Ms O’ Doherty, who claim the laws are unconstitutional, are appealing the dismissal of their action to the Court of Appeal.

O’Doherty and Waters ordered to pay legal costs of case against State over Covid-19 laws (Irish Times)

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Gemma O’Doherty and John Waters outside the High Court on May 6

This morning/afternoon.

Via The Irish Examiner:

High Court today was told of their intention to appeal Mr Justice Charles Meenan’s decision as the court heard arguments as to who should pay the legal costs of their action against the State and the Minister for Health.

The Dáil, the Seanad and the Ceann Comhairle were notice parties to the action.

When making submissions to the court on the issues of costs, both Ms O’Doherty and Mr Waters said they would be appealing the court’s refusal to grant them leave to mount a legal challenge to the Court of Appeal.

They argued that the court should not order them to pay the legal costs of the State or the notice parties on grounds including that their action was brought in the public interest.

John Waters and Gemma O’Doherty to appeal High Court refusal to allow challenge to Covid-19 laws

Previously: Dollyer

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Yesterday evening.

Dollymount Strand, Dublin.

Gemma O’Doherty and John Waters lead a rally against the coronaivirus emergency measures.

Meanwhile…

Oh.

This morning.

Meanwhile…

More as we get it.

Rollingnews

This morning.

Four Courts, Dublin 1

John Waters and Gemma O’Doherty arriving at the Four Courts for the second day the High Court action challenging the State over the introduction of Covid-19 restrictions.

The pair have launched a legal challenge against the State over its decision to implement ‘unconstitutional’ emergency measures in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

More as we get.

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Update:

This morning.

The Four Courts, Dublin 1.

Gemma O’Doherty and John Waters arriving at the Four Courts today for a High Court action challenging the State over the introduction of Covid-19 restrictions.

With a heavy garda presence outside and around the Four Courts in Dublin, supporters were prevented from joining Ms O’Doherty and Mr Waters inside the building.

The two have launched a legal challenge against the State over its decision to implement ‘unconstitutional’ emergency restrictions in response to the Covid-19 pandemic

Update:

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This afternoon.,

Earlier…

This morning/afternoon.

The legislation challenged includes the 2020 Health Preservation and Protection and Other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act, the 2020 Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act Covid-19 Act, The 1947 Health Act (Affected Areas) Order.

Their proceedings are also aimed at striking down temporary restriction regulations brought due to Covid-19 under the 1947 Health Act.

The action against what they claim are laws is against The Minister for Health, Ireland and the Attorney General.

Gerard Meehan Bl for the State told the court it will oppose the application for leave to bring the challenge, and asked the court to adjourn the case for two weeks to prepare a sworn statement in response to what is a “quite substantial” challenge.

Supporters Of John Waters And Gemma O’Doherty Refused Entry To Court Hearing (Examiner)

Previously: At The High Court