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Gilroy and Murphy go to High Court seeking inclusion in RTE debate
Summary
Independent European Parliament candidates Ben Gilroy and Eamonn Murphy, running in the Dublin Constituency, sought High Court orders to participate in a live RTE debate scheduled for May 20th. Both applicants alleged they were excluded from the broadcast. At the hearing, Ms Justice Reynolds noted that the actions might require judicial review procedures. Counsel for RTE, Niam Hyland SC, opposed the applications, arguing that Mr Gilroy's case was not properly constituted. She further stated that RTE only learned of Mr Murphy's action on Tuesday morning. Mr Murphy's application differed as it also challenged RTE's decision to exclude a one-minute campaign video, which the broadcaster alleged breached the Broadcasting Act and BAI code of conduct. Mr Murphy indicated his intention to challenge that specific decision. Ms Justice Reynolds adjourned Mr Gilroy's case to 2pm on Tuesday, where it will be heard by Mr Justice Senan Allen. Due to separate issues raised in Mr Murphy's intended action, the judge adjourned his matter until Wednesday morning. The proceedings remain at the hearing stage with no final determination or sentence issued.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Gilroy and Murphy go to High Court seeking inclusion in RTE debate. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- May 20th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2019-05-14 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Outcome: Ms Justice Reynolds, who noted that an issue in the cases could be that the actions should be brought by way of judicial review, adjourned Mr Gilroy's case to 2pm on Tuesday when it will be heard by Mr Justice Senan Allen.
Applicant
Outcome: Ms Justice Reynolds, who noted that an issue in the cases could be that the actions should be brought by way of judicial review, adjourned Mr Gilroy's case to 2pm on Tuesday when it will be heard by Mr Justice Senan Allen.
Applicant
Outcome: Ms Justice Reynolds, who noted that an issue in the cases could be that the actions should be brought by way of judicial review, adjourned Mr Gilroy's case to 2pm on Tuesday when it will be heard by Mr Justice Senan Allen.
Places mentioned
- High Court
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