Horse Sport Ireland intervened on behalf of competitor before learning that he was facing charges of defiling a minor
Michael Murphy in 2010. Photo: Getty
A state-funded body intervened on behalf of a showjumper facing a charge of defilement of a minor, after he was blocked from competing at an international event.
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has told the Sunday Independent it made the intervention after being contacted by the rider’s solicitor, but was not aware he was facing charges at the time.