John Delaney ordered to examine FAI files by January

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John Delaney was ordered by the High Court to complete examination of FAI files, reported on 10 November 2020.

The documents were seized by the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement during its investigation into matters at the FAI.

The court refused permission for additional search terms and said the inspection must finish by 11 January.

Barrister Niall Nolan was confirmed as the independent person reviewing material covered by legal privilege.

The review will help the court decide which documents are privileged, and the matter will return in the new year.