TUAM WASTE COMPANY PLEADS NOT GUILTY IN COMPETITION CASE

Date Published: 23-Jun-2009

A Tuam-based waste company and its Managing Director have pleaded not guilty to charges connected with the tender process for services.They're among three waste companies and four individuals charged with 20 counts connected with a tender process in Mayo.A jury of 7 men and 5 women has been sworn in before Justice Liam McKechnie at the Central Criminal Court, sitting in Galway.WERS Waste and its director, Paul Gleeson deny all four charges.The Tuam accused are represented by Brendan Gregan SC, instructed by James Glynn solicitors.The trial is expected to last 6 days.