The operator of a wind farm secured a temporary High Court order last week preventing a landowner from digging up high voltage cables. However, the company said that Mr Cremins had set a deadline of May 5 2021 before he would dig up the cables. Counsel said at meetings held this year Mr Cremins had demanded "outrageous" payments of €7m and €4.5m from the defendant. Counsel said an undertaking was sought from Mr Cremin that he would not interfere with the cable, but none was offered. The company also was sent an email from a member of Mr Cremin's family saying that he was not prepared to back down.

Source: Irish Independent May 10, 2021 13:02 UTC