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Irish Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Injunction granted restraining Gavin Pepper from filming home of Pepper Finance boss
An interim injunction has been granted against a far-right councillor restraining him from filming and besetting the home of the head of debt firm Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) Ltd DAC. The High Court injunctions against Independent Dublin city councillor Gavin Pepper (who has no connection to Pepper Finance) also restrain such activity against members of Ian Wigglesworth's family. The managing director has five children, including one with Down syndrome, who was visibly upset after being recently filmed playing outside his home. The injunctions also prohibit Mr Pepper from obstructing, harassing, threatening, pursuing or intimidating Mr Wigglesworth and his family, who live in a Dublin housing estate. Cllr Pepper, of Plunkett Green, Finglas, Dublin, must also remove social media posts which contain video footage taken outside Mr Wigglesworth's home. READ MORE Brian Conroy SC, for Mr Wigglesworth and Pepper Finance, said Cllr Pepper has a well established association with the far right and social media posts promoting far-right ideas. This injunction application, brought on a one-side-only represented (ex parte) basis, was urgent in the context of recent events, he said, adding that his clients were concerned about the possibility of such events becoming more serious. Mr Wigglesworth, in a sworn statement, said Cllr Pepper has engaged in a series of threats and acts of intimidation against him and Pepper Finance. On July 25th, he arrived at Mr Wigglesworth's family home, set up a video camera with tripod and began filming his family, including his son with Down syndrome. It was particularly distressing that Cllr Pepper sought to disparage his son in a recent social media post which was published on X, Facebook and Instagram, he said. A second defendant in the case is David Rafferty, of Plunkett Green in Finglas, Dublin, who holds a mortgage account with Pepper has admitted to disseminating personal information about Mr Wigglesworth, including his address. He is sued arising from the sequence of events that followed but there was no application for an injunction against him. Cllr Pepper has published a total of 14 social media posts in relation to Mr Wigglesworth and his company. The posts are offensive, defamatory, threatening and replete with misinformation, Mr Wigglesworth said. In Cllr Pepper's first post on June 12th, he signalled his intention to attend the homes of named people. On July 25th, he threatened to camp outside Mr Wigglesworth's home if he didn't 'come to the table' in relation to the interest rates Pepper Finance charges. In commentary with his posts, Cllr Pepper said he had 'all the information about the staff' at Pepper Finance and another company. This prompted threatening comments from other social media posts. Mr Justice Brian Cregan also ordered Cllr Pepper be restrained from publishing the staff's addresses. He said he would deal with the issue of extending the injunctions to Pepper Finance itself when the case returns on Thursday.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Injunctions granted against councillor over social posts to finance firm boss
The High Court has granted interim injunctions against a far-right Dublin City Councillor restraining him from videoing and besetting the home of the boss of mortgage credit servicing and asset management firm Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) Ltd DAC. The injunctions against independent Ballymun/Finglas councillor Gavin Pepper (no connection to Pepper Finance) also restrain such activity against members of the family of MD Ian Wigglesworth, who has five children, including one with Down Syndrome who was visibly upset after being filmed playing outside his home. Advertisement They also prohibit him from obstructing, harassing, threatening, pursuing or intimidating Mr Wigglesworth and his family, who live in a housing estate in west Dublin. Cllr Pepper, who is also a taxi driver, of Plunkett Green, Finglas, Dublin, must also remove social media posts which contain footage of videoing which took place outside Mr Wigglesworth's home. Brian Conroy SC, for Mr Wigglesworth and Pepper Finance, said Cllr Pepper has a well-established association with the far right and social media posts promoting far right ideas. This injunction application, brought on a one-sided only represented (ex parte) basis, was urgent in the context of recent events which concern his clients that they may become more serious, he said. Advertisement Mr Conroy said Cllr Pepper has played a prominent role in agitation, which involved serious criminal wrongdoing and threats to human life, although the plaintiffs have no evidence he personally perpetrated the wrongdoing, Mr Conroy said. He had a role in fomenting the Dublin riot, and his modus operandi was to "light the touchpaper and others may take it further", counsel said. Mr Wigglesworth, in an affidavit, said that Cllr Pepper has engaged in a series of threats and acts of intimidation against him and Pepper Finance. As recently as July 25th, he attended Mr Wigglesworth's family home, set up a video camera with a tripod and began filming his family, including his son with Down Syndrome. Advertisement It was particularly upsetting and distressing that Cllr Pepper sought to disparage his son in a very recent social media post, which was published on X, Facebook and Instagram, he said. A second defendant in the case is David Rafferty, of Plunkett Green, Finglas, who holds a mortgage account with Pepper Finance, and has admitted to disseminating personal information about Mr Wigglesworth, including his address. He is sued arising from the sequence of events that followed, but there was no application for an injunction against Mr Rafferty. Cllr Pepper has published a total of 14 separate posts on social media in relation to Mr Wigglesworth and his company. They are offensive, defamatory, threatening and replete with misinformation, Mr Wigglesworth said. Advertisement The most recent, posted on July 27th, got a response from a person who said he would have "been there in a couple of minutes to play baseball with them if you know what I mean.....". In a response to another post, a person said, "Gaf (house) should be melted". In his first post on June 12th, he signalled his intention to attend family homes of named people, including Mr Wigglesworth, in what he believes, in his subjective view, is some form of alleged wrongdoing. On July 25th, he threatened to camp outside Mr Wigglesworth's home if he didn't "come to the table" in relation to interest rates which Pepper Finance charges. In commentary with his posts, Cllr Pepper also said he had "all the information about the staff" at Pepper Finance and another company, which prompted threatening comments from other social media posts. Advertisement Mr Wigglesworth said he had endeavoured ot report this to the various social media platforms, but to date the posts have not been taken down. He is also engaged in unlawful processing of personal data, particularly in relation to Mr Wigglesworth and his son. Cllr Pepper has also been reported in the national media as having filmed the vandalising and burning of a makeshift asylum seeker encampment on Sandwith Street in Dublin and posts in relation to the Coolock paints factory disorder. Mr Justice Brian Cregan also ordered Cllr Pepper be restrained from publishing the addresses of the homes of other Pepper Finance workers as well as that of Mr Wigglesworth. He said he would deal with the issue of extending the injunctions to Pepper Finance itself when the case returns on Thursday.
The Journal
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The Journal
Ireland wing Mack Hansen a big doubt for first Lions Test due to foot injury
The 42 Reports from Brisbane IRELAND WING MACK Hansen has emerged as a big doubt for the Lions' first Test against the Wallabies on Saturday in Brisbane. The Connacht man sat out training today after suffering a foot injury during last Saturday's win over the AUNZ XV in Adelaide. It's a big blow for Hansen, whose excellent form meant he was competing with England's Tommy Freeman for a start in the Lions' number 14 shirt this weekend. While Lions assistant coach John Dalziel yesterday denied that Hansen had an injury, the early arrival of Scotland right wing Darcy Graham into Lions camp raised eyebrows. And now the tourists have confirmed Hansen's injury. 'He hurt his foot just in the [AUNZ XV] game, so I don't think it's anything serious but he was managed today, but hopefully he will be integrated pretty quickly,' said Lions assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth today in Brisbane. 'It's nothing that we're overly concerned about, but we needed to make sure we had enough numbers at training and everything. But it doesn't look too serious.' Advertisement The Lions insist that Hansen has not yet been ruled out of the first Test, even while admitting he is a doubt. 'We'll find out tomorrow,' said Wigglesworth. 'He didn't train fully today, but we'll find out a bit more tomorrow. 'If they get on the field tomorrow, then they're right in contention. We've not finalised everything yet. A doubt is anyone who didn't train fully today but he's definitely not ruled out.' Wigglesworth was asked if Hansen's injury was the reason that Graham arrived in Australia yesterday, with his Scotland team-mates Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman only set to join the tourists on Sunday after playing for their country against Samoa. 'Potentially, we needed to make sure we're covered numbers-wise and for the games coming up, so that was probably a bit quicker because of Blair Kinghorn and Mack not being on feet today and potentially tomorrow.' Wigglesworth said that the Lions have still not ruled Kinghorn, who is carrying a knee injury, out of first Test involvement. 'We'll have to see tomorrow what he looks like, he hasn't trained fully with the squad but he has been on his feet, so we will know a bit more in the 24 hours whether we can get him on the field.' Written by Murray Kinsella and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won't find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women's sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here .
Irish Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ireland star emerges as major doubt for Lions' Test with Australia on Saturday
Mack Hansen has emerged as a major doubt for the Lions' first Test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. The Ireland winger has yet to train this week having picked up a foot injury in last Saturday's win over the AUNZ invitational side and attack coach Richard Wigglesworth conceded that he is up against it in terms of featuring on Saturday's game, along with Scotland's Blair Kinghorn, who also sat out Tuesday's session at the Churchies School. Missing out would be a significant blow to Australian-born Hansen, who lined out for the Wallabies at under-20 level but declared for Ireland under the parentage rule after moving to Connacht in 2021. He had been one of the stars of the tour down under so far, though England's Tommy Freeman looks most likely to slot in a No 14 now instead. Another Irish international, Garry Ringrose, and Luke Cowan-Dickie have already been ruled out of Saturday's opener due to concussion protocols. 'He hurt his foot in the game,' said Wigglesworth in relation to Hansen. 'I don't think it is anything serious but he was managed today. 'Hopefully he will be fully integrated pretty quickly. It is nothing that we are over concerned about but we need to make sure we have enough numbers at training but it doesn't look too serious.' But Wigglesworth conceded that Hansen is a significant doubt having not trained this close to the game at the Suncorp Stadium, without fully ruling him out. 'A doubt is anyone who didn't train fully today, but he's definitely not ruled out,' he said. 'Every case is different. There are injuries you can play with and get on with. As a rugby player at the highest level, you're constantly doing that at this stage of the season. 'You'd be surprised if you ask any of them if they're all, on both teams, feeling 100 per cent. And then there's other injuries that you can't and that would be a risk and we certainly wouldn't be taking risks with players.'
Irish Examiner
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Mack Hansen a serious doubt for first Lions test after missing training
Mack Hansen looks set to miss the British & Irish Lions' first Test against Australia this Saturday after missing training with a foot injury. Hansen had enhanced his chances of selection on the right wing for the Series opener with the Wallabies after another impressive performance for the tourists last Saturday in Adelaide against an AUSNZ Invitational XV. Yet he did not emerge unscathed and assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth on Tuesday confirmed the Connacht and Ireland star, along with full-back Blair Kinghorn (knee) were serious doubts for the Suncorp Stadium clash having not trained so far this week. And with the coach saying players would not be unnecessarily risked with the second and third Tests coming in quick succession, the way appears clear for England wing Tommy Freeman to grab the Lions number 14 jersey at the weekend. 'He hurt his foot in the game, I don't think it is anything serious, but he was managed today," Wigglesworth said. "Hopefully he will be fully integrated pretty quickly. "It is nothing that we are over concerned about but we need to make sure we have enough numbers at training but it doesn't look too serious. "A bit like Blair, we will find out tomorrow, he didn't train fully today so we will know a bit more tomorrow.' Yet when pressed, Wigglesworth, admitted Hansen had to be considered a serious doubt. "A doubt is anyone who didn't train fully today, but he's definitely not ruled out. "Every case is different. There are injuries you can play with and get on with. As a rugby player at the highest level, you're constantly doing that at this stage of the season. You'd be surprised if you ask any of them if they're all, on both teams, feeling 100 per cent. And then there's other injuries that you can't and that would be a risk and we certainly wouldn't be taking risks with players." The only players definitively ruled out of contention for first Test selection, publicly at least, are centre Garry Ringrose and hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie. Ireland's Ringrose experienced delayed concussion symptoms following last Wednesday's win over the Brumbies in Canberra while Cowan-Dickie, the English front-rower sustained a head injury in last Saturday's game against AUSNZ. Both players have been stood down for 12 days, making Ringrose available for next Tuesday's final midweek match, against a First Nation & Pasifika XV at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium, while Cowan-Dickie will hope to be cleared to become available for selection for the landmark second Test at the 100,000-capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground. 'There are different stages they have,' Wigglesworth said, 'but from what I understand, there's been no issues. He's (Ringrose) not had to go back any stage from what that looks like. 'Luke was absolutely fine straight away and this is why we have such great medical staff and good procedures, but Luke's acting like Luke. He's there and he's full of beans. They're both coming through well. 'They know they were on the 12 days so there wasn't a 'could I, can't I'? It was pretty black and white. 'What the Lions tour is proving to be and is everything that you hear about, it's a squad game. There's no point you showing any of that natural disappointment that you're going to have, because that's not what we're here to do. 'We're here to create a brilliant environment and help each other, whether you're in or out, whether you're injured or not. And they've certainly done that.'
