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State admits liability in McCabe claims
Summary
The State has admitted liability in two of several claims brought by Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe, the High Court was informed. These include a personal injuries claim against the Garda Commissioner, Ireland, and the Attorney General, which was initiated in 2009. Another case, lodged in 2011, involves defamation claims against the same defendants. Counsel for McCabe, Paul McGarry SC, stated that while liability had been admitted, a hearing is needed to assess the level of damages. The court agreed to set a hearing for early April. The State's counsel, Marguerite Bolger SC, expressed hope that mediation could resolve the quantum of damages, though previous mediation efforts had not been successful. McCabe, who retired from An Garda Siochana in October after 30 years of service, has brought multiple cases against various parties, including the HSE and Tusla.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: State admits liability in McCabe claims. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2018-12-11 Publication
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- High Court
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