69 h. ago Gerry Adams to donate €100k libel payout to charity and defends claim he 'put manners on the BBC'

Adams was awarded the significant cash sum last Friday.

Economics

4 d. ago BBC has 'no intention' of blocking programmes in Republic following Gerry Adams libel action win

Politicians north and south had been critical of the idea, saying it wouldn’t be in the public interest.

Politics

7 d. ago Gerry Adams' comments about 'putting manners' on BBC described as 'chilling' by NUJ secretary

Séamus Dooley said the case raises the need for a review of Ireland’s defamation law.

Politics

7 d. ago Dismayed by Gerry Adams’ libel victory in a Dublin court, BBC now considering geoblocking Republic

Dismayed by Gerry Adams’ libel victory in a Dublin court, BBC now considering geoblocking Republic  Belfast Telegraph

Events

8 d. ago Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams wins libel case against BBC over spy murder claim

Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams wins libel case against BBC over spy murder claim  NPR

Politics

8 d. ago Why the Gerry Adams libel trial was held in Dublin despite claim being made on BBC Northern Ireland

Why the Gerry Adams libel trial was held in Dublin despite claim being made on BBC Northern Ireland  The Irish News

Politics

9 d. ago Implications of Gerry Adams’ libel victory ‘profound’, BBC boss claims

The broadcaster has been ordered to pay the former Sinn Fein leader €100,000.

Politics

9 d. ago Gerry Adams awarded €100,000 in damages after suing BBC for libel

Adams said the case was about “putting manners” on the BBC.

Events

9 d. ago Jury in Gerry Adams action against BBC to resume deliberations on Friday

Adams claims he was subject to a “grievous smear” while the BBC has described the legal action as a “cynical attempt to launder his reputation”.

Politics

1 week ago Jury in Gerry Adams libel case expected to begin deliberations tomorrow

The former Sinn Féin President is suing the BBC over a claim that he sanctioned the killing of informer Denis Donaldson in 2006.

Politics

1 week ago Judge continues summarising evidence in Gerry Adams libel trial

The high-profile trial at Dublin High Court has entered its fifth week.

Events

2 w. ago Judge tells jury in Gerry Adams libel trial not to give 'a verdict on Irish history’

The former Sinn Féin leader is suing the BBC over a claim in a documentary alleging that he sanctioned the murder of an MI5 informer in 2006.

Events

2 w. ago Gerry Adams should be awarded at least €200,000 for defamation, High Court jury told

Former Sinn Féin leader claims Spotlight programme defamed him by falsely accusing him of sanctioning Denis Donaldson killing in 2006

Events

2 w. ago Gerry Adams' libel case against BBC 'a cynical attempt to launder his reputation', court hears

Adams is suing the BBC over what he claims was a “grievous smear” against him.

Events

2 w. ago Gerry Adams defamation case 'a cynical attempt to launder his reputation', High Court told

The BBC argue the publication was fair and reasonable and in the public interest, a defence against a defamation action outlined in the Defamation Act 2009.

Events

2 w. ago Defamation case cynical attempt by Gerry Adams to ‘launder’ his reputation, BBC barrister tells trial

Former Sinn Féin leader claims Spotlight programme defamed him by falsely accusing him of sanctioning Denis Donaldson killing in 2006

Politics