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Examiner opposes O'Sullivan's defamation application
Summary
The Irish Examiner has opposed former Garda Commissioner Noirin O'Sullivan's request to extend the time limit for a defamation action against the newspaper. O'Sullivan, who served as Commissioner from 2014 to 2017, claims she was defamed by an article that appeared on the front page of the Examiner on 4 October 2016. The article, which was prompted by allegations raised in the Dáil by Michael Martin and subsequently investigated by a Commission of Inquiry led by Justice Peter Charleton, reported on protected disclosures made by Garda Superintendent Dave Taylor and Sergeant Maurice McCabe about an alleged campaign to damage a whistleblower. O'Sullivan says the article harmed her reputation and that she was unable to bring proceedings until now, citing the toll on her and her family. The Examiner argues that it published the story in the public interest, that O'Sullivan was not named or identified as a senior Garda, and that it has a strong defence to the claims.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Examiner opposes O'Sullivan's defamation application. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- October 4th, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 2017 Other
- September 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014 and 2017 Other
- 2018-10-03 Publication
Case subjects
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Places mentioned
- High Court
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