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Martin says defamation reforms will happen ‘quickly’

Martin says defamation reforms will happen ‘quickly’

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

Defamation laws in Ireland will be changed as quickly as possible, the Taoiseach pledged.

What Gerry Adams said during seven days of evidence in BBC defamation trial

What Gerry Adams said during seven days of evidence in BBC defamation trial

Fri, 30 May, 2025

The former Sinn Féin president sued the broadcaster over allegations in a Spotlight documentary.

Implications of Gerry Adams’ libel victory ‘profound’, BBC boss claims

Implications of Gerry Adams’ libel victory ‘profound’, BBC boss claims

Fri, 30 May, 2025

The broadcaster has been ordered to pay the former Sinn Fein leader €100,000.

Gerry Adams allegation was checked in 'good faith', BBC journalist tells court

Gerry Adams allegation was checked in 'good faith', BBC journalist tells court

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Mr Adams claims the Spotlight programme and a related article published in 2016 defamed him by falsely accusing him of sanctioning Mr Donaldson’s killing at a cottage in Glenties, Co Donegal in 2006.