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High Court rejects application to film court proceedings

Summary

In a Commercial Court hearing on 23 January 2017, Mr. Christian Morris, a teacher representing himself, applied to allow cameras to record his legal challenge against An Bord Pleanala's approval of a €22 million development in Howth, County Dublin. The development would include 200 residential units and other facilities. Mr. Morris argued that the case, scheduled for April, was of national interest and that recordings would be edited by the presiding judge before media distribution. The judge, Mr. Justice Brian McGovern, dismissed the application, stating that Irish court proceedings are not televised and that no reason existed to depart from the norm. He noted that such requests should be directed to the Rules Committee of the Superior Courts. Lawyers for An Bord Pleanala and the developer Glenkerrin Homes opposed the application, describing the case as a "dull planning action.".

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: High Court rejects application to film court proceedings. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• June 20th 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2017-01-23 Publication

Why: Mr Morris had argued the case, due to be heard in April should be recorded because the case was of national interest. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report