2 w. ago Denis O'Brien and spokesman must pay over €400k each to two solicitors they defamed, jury finds

Denis O’Brien and spokesperson James Morrissey defamed two solicitors by implying that they acted for the IRA.

Economics

2 w. ago Denis O'Brien defamed two lawyers in press release, jury rules

Mr O’Brien and his spokesman James Morrissey must pay solicitors Darragh Mackin and Gavin Booth €411,750 each to compensate the damage done to their reputations arising from the defamation.

Politics

2 w. ago Denis O’Brien and spokesman must pay €411,750 to each of two solicitors they defamed, jury finds

Case centres on meaning of words in a press release issued on behalf of businessman in response to a report on media ownership in Ireland

Economics

2 w. ago Jury begins deliberations in defamation case against Denis O’Brien

Case centres on meaning of words in a press release issued on behalf of businessman in response to a report on media ownership in Ireland

Politics

2 w. ago Evidence concludes in defamation action against Denis O’Brien and his spokesman

Businessman not called to give evidence in his defence in case taken by solicitors who were authors of media ownership report

Politics

2 w. ago Denis O’Brien spokesman stands over ‘every word’ of allegedly defamatory statement, court hears

Solicitors claim a sentence in October 2016 press release implied they acted for and received payment from the IRA

Events