Aer Lingus pilot awarded €200,000 for defamation criticises government's libel reform plans
Padraig Higgins said jury trials in High Court defamation cases were needed to vindicate people who have had their reputations damaged
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Padraig Higgins said jury trials in High Court defamation cases were needed to vindicate people who have had their reputations damaged
The new award to Captain Padraig Higgins, which includes €175,000 for general damages, brings to an end a nine-year legal battle by the Airbus pilot…
False emails about Capt Padraig Higgins sent by Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)
The new award to Captain Padraig Higgins, which includes €175,000 for general damages, brings to an end a nine-year legal battle by the Airbus pilot…
The original €387,000 defamation award by a jury was cut to €76,500 on appeal, but has now been raised again