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Elon Musk's 'X' accuses watchdog of delay in ongoing complaints investigation

Summary

X Internet Unlimited Company, the applicant, is challenging the Irish media watchdog Coimisiún na Meán in High Court judicial review proceedings. The case, heard before Mr Justice Cian Ferriter, concerns the Commission's decision to refer complaints, received under the EU's Digital Services Act, to its internal supervisory team for potential future investigation. X's counsel, Neil Steen SC, alleged the Commission was "kicking the can down the road," arguing that this internal referral unlawfully broadened the investigation and acted beyond the Commission's powers. X contended that the delay damages its reputation and that the Commission failed to make required pre-decision notifications. The Commission, represented by David Fennelly SC, denied these claims, asserting it has the broader power to appoint an authorised officer to investigate. In a related March ruling, the High Court awarded legal costs against X after it failed to obtain a stay order on the investigation. The judge noted that X understated the public interest in the orderly operation of the complaints process under the Digital Services Act and the Broadcasting Act 2009. X had argued that the ongoing investigation would cause serious and irreparable harm. The matter was adjourned and continues tomorrow before Mr Justice Ferriter.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Elon Musk's 'X' accuses watchdog of delay in ongoing complaints investigation. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

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• December 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2026-07-02 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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