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FF TD denies defaming Mary Lou McDonald in tweet
Summary
In a 2020 High Court case, Fianna Fáil TD Declan Breathnach denied defaming Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald over a 2018 tweet. McDonald, represented by Tom Hogan SC, alleged that Breathnach's reply to a tweet supporting former Garda Maurice McCabe implied her sympathy was disingenuous and that she condoned murders by dissident republicans. She seeks damages, aggravated damages, and an injunction against further similar statements. Breathnach, represented by Darren Lehane BL, calls the claim misconceived. A pretrial motion was adjourned to a later date this month.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: FF TD denies defaming Mary Lou McDonald in tweet. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- October 11th 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-01-13 Publication
Places mentioned
- High Court
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