Libel action taken by Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly against writer Ruth Dudley Edwards dismissed by consent
Proceedings were brought over a statement about Mr Kelly’s role during mass escape from Maze Prison
Source: irishtimes.com
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Second Gerry Kelly libel case settled
Ruth Dudley Edwards was sued by Gerry Kelly over claims he shot a prison officer when escaping from the Maze Prison
Source: yahoo.com
Libel case taken by Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly struck out
Ruth Dudley Edwards the second journalist to have libel action struck after Malachi O’Doherty thrown out earlier this year
Source: irishnews.com
Second Gerry Kelly libel case settled
Ruth Dudley Edwards was sued by Gerry Kelly over claims he shot a prison officer when escaping from the Maze Prison
Source: bbc.co.uk
Kneecap: Belfast rap group take legal action after UK blocks grant
The controversial Belfast rap group was denied a £15k grant when the government objected.
Source: yahoo.com
Kneecap: Belfast rap group blocked from £15k grant by UK government
The Belfast rappers, known for controversial lyrics, say their successful application was overruled.
Source: bbc.co.uk
Kneecap : Belfast rap group blocked from £15k grant by UK government
The Belfast rappers, known for controversial lyrics, say their successful application was overruled.
Source: aol.com
Journalist who won libel case against SF MLA Gerry Kelly was facing 'financial ruin'
Top journalist Malachi O’Doherty maintains he doesn’t wish to see Sinn Fein politician Gerry Kelly suffer financial hardship over a hefty legal bill.
Source: sundayworld.com
Susan McKay: Politicians and public can rely on 'exacting, nuanced, supple' press code to make complaints
Susan McKay: Politicians and public can rely on ‘exacting, nuanced, supple’ press code to make complaints: A comprehensive series of articles on this topic
Malachi Odoherty High Court Malachio Doherty Press Council Person Susan Mckay Organisation Press Ombudsman
Source: irishexaminer.com
Irish media outlets at risk of closures due to extent of defamation cases against them
Irish media organisations are facing “unwarranted and exaggerated claims for defamation” on an almost daily basis with some newspapers “one half-decent” court action away from being closed down, TDs and senators are to be told this week.
Source: independent.ie