The Association of Irish Racehorse Owners’ (AIRO) representative on the HRI board has begun litigation proceedings against the organisation, prompting AIRO to postpone a meeting that was due to result in the appointment of his proposed successor.
James Gough, a County Meath-based businessman, on Thursday initiated proceedings in the High Court before Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds to stall the election of Caren Walsh to the HRI board as he believes her nomination came about because of an undemocratic process, resulting in her name being the only one on a ballot paper circulated to members.
Gough is seeking an injunction to prevent Walsh’s appointment and he is suing AIRO for damages and costs arising from an alleged breach of contract. Gough failed to get a fellow council member to second his candidature for re-election.
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