8 h. ago Gerry Adams criticises ‘grievous smear’ in BBC Spotlight programme during defamation trial

The former Sinn Féin leader said he was “irritated” by allegations he had been a member of the IRA Army Council.

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10 h. ago Gerry Adams claims BBC allegations about him undermined Northern Ireland peace process

Former Sinn Féin leader has taken High Court action against the broadcaster over claims he sanctionder murder of Denis Donaldson

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29 h. ago Gerry Adams tells libel case IRA membership was ‘not a path I took’

The former Sinn Féin leader said he would not ‘speculate’ on IRA members or rules in Dublin’s High Court.

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33 h. ago Gerry Adams defamation case: Jury shown montage of allegations made about former Sinn Féin leader

Court hears Adams continues to work with families of three men ‘disappeared’ by the IRA during Troubles who have not been found

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5 d. ago Gerry Adams tells court it is not ‘fair’ to expect him to recall every death in the Troubles

Former Sinn Féin leader was being cross-examined on fourth day of his defamation action against BBC

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5 d. ago Adams says he doesn't remember how many died on Bloody Friday and accuses barrister of ‘trivialising'

The former TD and Sinn Féin leader is continuing to give evidence in his defamation case against the BBC at the High Court in Dublin.

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6 d. ago Gerry Adams claims BBC 'doubled down' on alleged defamation related to shooting of British spy

Adams denies any involvement in Denis Donaldson’s death.

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6 d. ago Gerry Adams tells defamation trial BBC’s response to Spotlight complaint was ‘absolutely arrogant’

Former Sinn Féin leader claims 2016 programme defamed him by falsely accusing him of sanctioning killing of

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7 d. ago Denis Donaldson a ‘victim’ of Troubles and viewed as expendable by handlers, Gerry Adams says

Second day of defamation action against the BBC hears former Sinn Féin leader decry alleged ‘hatchet job’ broadcast

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7 d. ago Gerry Adams tells defamation trial that BBC programme was an 'attempted hatchet job'

The ex-Sinn Féin leader told Dublin’s High Court today that he viewed Denis Donaldson as ‘a victim of the conflict’.

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7 d. ago First case of unnecessary child hip surgery confirmed, Mary Lou McDonald tells Dáil

Sinn Féin leader asks if there are ‘hundreds or more’ cases related to hip dysplasia

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8 d. ago Miriam Lord: Gerry Adams takes jurors in his defamation case against BBC on a very long stroll down memory lane

Former Sinn Féin leader describes formative years in 1960s Belfast to High Court in Dublin

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8 d. ago Gerry Adams takes jurors in his defamation case against BBC on a very long stroll down memory lane

Former Sinn Féin leader describes formative years in 1960s Belfast to High Court in Dublin

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8 d. ago Gerry Adams defamation case: BBC accused of ‘reckless journalism’ over spy killing claim

Former Sinn Féin leader argues attack on his reputation over informer’s death

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8 d. ago Gerry Adams' 'peacemaker' reputation suffered 'unjustified attack' by BBC, High Court hears

Adams is suing the BBC for defamation, claiming it falsely alleged he sanctioned the killing of former Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson in 2006.

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8 d. ago Suggested €430,000 salary for new housing chief ‘beggars belief’ – McDonald

The Sinn Féin leader questioned the need for a ‘housing tsar’, suggesting the role was effectively an ‘expensive job share’ with the Housing minister.

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8 d. ago Gerry Adams defamation case: Jury sworn in for former Sinn Féin leader’s action against BBC

Civil action at High Court in Dublin over BBC Spotlight broadcast is expected to last up to four weeks

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8 d. ago Jury sworn in as Gerry Adams arrives at High Court for defamation action against BBC

The 76-year-old claims the BBC falsely alleged he sanctioned the killing of former Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson in 2006.

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8 d. ago Gerry Adams arrives at High Court in Dublin for BBC defamation case

Gerry Adams arrives at High Court in Dublin for BBC defamation case  The Irish Independent

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1 week ago McDonald says all rights should be respected after Sinn Féin TD criticised

The Sinn Féin leader spoke out after a social media post by David Cullinane.

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