Pat Carey wins discovery ruling in privacy case

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Pat Carey’s application for discovery in his privacy and confidentiality damages case was granted by the High Court on 26 March 2021. The proceedings concern articles about a Garda investigation into child sexual-abuse allegations against an unnamed former Government Minister.

Later articles reported Carey’s denial of the allegations. The court was informed that the Garda investigation had concluded and the Director of Public Prosecutions had told Carey that no charges would be brought against him arising from the allegations.

Ms Justice Butler ruled that Carey was entitled to discovery of two disputed categories of documents. The court did not decide at that stage whether the media defendants’ claim of journalistic privilege would succeed.