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ODCE opposed to more time for Delaney to examine files

Summary

The Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) opposes granting former FAI chief John Delaney additional time to examine files in its criminal investigation. The High Court, where the FAI is the respondent, is asked to decide whether some documents are protected by legal privilege and thus unavailable to the ODCE. Delaney, now based in the UK and a notice party, seeks more time to review material, including his emails, to identify privileged content. The ODCE, which began its application in February, wants the matter heard in December. Justice Leonie Reynolds expressed displeasure at the pace of the inspection and criticised what she described as "tit for tat tactics" by both parties. She noted Delaney had promised to complete the inspection within an agreed period, which she said had not been met. Delaney's counsel, Paul McGarry SC, reported progress but highlighted difficulties in determining which documents are private or privileged.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: ODCE opposed to more time for Delaney to examine files. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2020-10-16 Publication

Why: The judge also said the parties should discuss certain issues between themselves in order to make better use of court time. CNI source report

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