‘I’ll take whatever consequences come my way’ – climate activist Orla Murphy won’t back down 

Activist Orla Murphy (right) who was up on trial facing criminal damage charges Picture; Gerry Mooney

Caroline O'Doherty

The first time Orla Murphy got arrested, she sat on the footpath and waited for gardaí to be called.

It took almost an hour, she recalls, and when they came, they were low-key and considerate with her.

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