Mary Lou McDonald RTE

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Mary Lou McDonald takes High Court case against RTÉ over ... (The Irish Times)

Action part of growing trend by Sinn Féin to use courts against claims they say are false.

But people have a right to a good name, people have a right to combat what they may see as defamation in respect of whether it is in our party or others but like I say I’m not going to comment on this matter as it is with the solicitors at this point in time.” When it was put to him that Sinn Féin may have a higher number of such of such cases before the courts in comparison to other parties, he said: “I’m not aware of that. Asked about Ms McDonald’s decision to sue RTÉ, he said: “I’m not going to comment on it.

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Mary Lou McDonald in defamation lawsuit against RTÉ (Independent.ie)

She is the third high-profile politician to sue RTÉ this month. MEPs Mick Wallace and Clare Daly initiated defamation proceedings on April 11. Sources said Ms ...

Her predecessor as Sinn Fein president, Gerry Adams, is currently involved in defamation proceedings against the BBC over its reporting on the murder of former Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson, who worked for decades as a British spy. The Sinn Féin leader sued the former Louth TD over comments on Twitter in October 2018 in which she alleged he portrayed her as condoning the murders of members of An Garda Síochána. The same firm represented Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy in a defamation action against a Fianna Fáil supporter in relation to an online comments about the murder of Paul Quinn.

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Mary Lou McDonald in legal action against RTÉ (BreakingNews.ie)

A spokesperson for Sinn Féin said: “This is now a matter in litigation before the courts, and it would be inappropriate to comment.” Ms McDonald is being ...

Mary Lou McDonald has begun legal proceedings against RTÉ in the High Court. It is not yet confirmed what the legal proceedings specifically relate to. The leader of Sinn Féin has initiated legal action against national broadcaster RTÉ.

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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald takes High Court case against ... (Irish Examiner)

Papers were filed in the High Court on Monday by solicitors McCartan and Burke on behalf of Ms McDonald against the broadcaster. No date has yet been set for ...

It is understood the case relates to a comment made during a recent radio segment. Both parties said they had no comment to make on the issue. An RTÉ spokesperson said the broadcaster "has no comment”.

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Mary Lou McDonald is suing RTÉ (thejournal.ie)

It is as of yet unclear what the legal action relates to. Advertisement. Court filings show that a case was lodged in the High Court yesterday. McCartan and ...

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Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald takes legal action against RTE (Irish Mirror)

Papers were filed in the High Court on Monday by solicitors McCartan and Burke on behalf of Mary Lou McDonald against the national broadcaster.

READ MORE: Cost of living crisis a 'canary in the coal mine' for what lies ahead if energy supply not secured, says Sinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald Papers were filed in the High Court on Monday by solicitors McCartan and Burke on behalf of Mary Lou McDonald against the national broadcaster. It’s understood the Sinn Fein leader’s claim allegedly relates to a discussion on a recent radio show.

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Mary Lou McDonald takes legal action against RTE (Belfast Telegraph)

The Sinn Fein leader has launched proceedings against the Irish national broadcaster in the High Court for alleged defamation. Sinn Fein President Mary Lou ...

A Sinn Fein spokesman said: “This is now a matter in litigation before the courts and it would be inappropriate to comment.” It is understood that the legal action relates to alleged defamation. The leader of Sinn Fein has initiated legal action against RTE.

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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald launches High Court case ... (Newstalk)

Deputy McDonald lodged papers in the case yesterday. It has not yet been confirmed specifically what the action relates to; however, it is believed to be an ...

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has launched High Court proceedings against RTÉ. Mary Lou McDonald Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald launches High Court case against RTÉ

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Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald sues RTE over alleged ... (The Irish Sun)

SINN Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald is suing RTE over alleged defamatory remarks made in a radio segment earlier this year.The opposition leader initia.

Mary Lou McDonald is the third Sinn Fein TD to take legal proceedings against RTE in recent years. SINN Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald is suing RTE over alleged defamatory remarks made in a radio segment earlier this year. Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald sues RTE over alleged defamatory remarks made on radio segment

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