The former personal assistant of Adam Clayton had her assets frozen indefinitely today over allegations that she defrauded €1.8 million from the U2 bass guitarist.
Clayton sacked Carol Hawkins late last year after she allegedly used his debit and credit cards to pay for cars, a house and jewellery.
The High Court heard that counsel for Ms Hawkins are examining an employment contract which they claim contains a mediation clause.
The two legal teams were also given a timetable for the exchange of documents, including details of the allegations Ms Hawkins is facing.
Defence senior counsel Ken Fogarty agreed to an order preventing Ms Hawkins from allowing her assets to slip below €1.8 million, until further notice.
Mr Fogarty also said there were several clauses in her employment contract, dated from July last year, that were of significance and may benefit both parties.
Neither party was in court and no date was fixed for the next hearing.
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