Patrick Mair appointed to review FAI privilege claims

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Barrister Patrick Mair BL was appointed by the High Court as an independent reviewer, in a report published on 23 March 2021. He was appointed alongside Niall Nolan BL to examine documents covered by legal professional privilege claims and prepare a report for the court.

The proceedings concerned material seized during the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement’s investigation involving the FAI. The High Court also ruled that the proceedings would remain public for the time being, while allowing the privacy issue to be revisited later.