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Judge receives report on seized FAI documents

Summary

In a High Court hearing on 18 May 2021, Justice Leonie Reynolds expressed her desire to conclude the determination of which documents seized by the ODCE from the FAI are protected by legal professional privilege (LPP) by the end of the legal year in July. The matter, which has been pending since February 2020, involves former FAI CEO John Delaney claiming LPP over various documents and emails seized by the ODCE. A confidential report prepared by barristers Niall Nolan BL and Patrick Mair BL, delivered to the judge by the Gardai, outlines the documents that may be covered by LPP. Justice Reynolds directed the parties to review the report and agree on the documents that are protected, aiming to reduce the number of disputed items for the court to rule on. She noted that the report is confidential and that any breach could have clear implications.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Judge receives report on seized FAI documents. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• February 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2021-05-18 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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