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Ex-FAI boss John Delaney living and working abroad, court told

Summary

In High Court proceedings before Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds, the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) and former FAI CEO John Delaney reached an arrangement regarding the inspection of documents and emails seized from FAI offices in February. The ODCE seeks to determine if the material is legally privileged for its ongoing investigation. Mr Delaney, who lives and works in the UK, was joined as a notice party to protect his private rights. Counsel for the ODCE outlined agreed steps allowing Mr Delaney to inspect a forensic copy of a digital device and 13 documents to identify private material. Any disputed items would be reviewed by a single ODCE team member. The ODCE's application for a privilege determination is scheduled for July. Mr Delaney's counsel confirmed his client consents to the proposed examination orders, as did FAI counsel. The judge expressed a wish for expedition, noting concerns about potential travel restrictions affecting Mr Delaney's attendance. The proceedings were adjourned, with the judge directing that the inspection be carried out in Mr Delaney's presence within the next two weeks to ensure the July application proceeds on schedule.

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What: Report matter: Ex-FAI boss John Delaney living and working abroad, court told. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

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• 2020-06-24 Publication

Why: Former FAI CEO John Delaney, who the court was told now lives and works in the UK, was joined as a notice part to proceedings, because some of the material taken may be private to him. CNI source report

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