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# Defamation

This year
2024
Media committee to hear defamation cases 'exert chilling effect on free speech'
Dave Fanning files defamation case over publication of news story wrongly linking him to criminal trial
Senior Irish-based X employee seeks to sue Elon Musk for defamation over tweet he sent
Last year
2023
'A serious matter': Varadkar on letter sent to SF over TDs' legal actions
Coalition of press freedom organisations raises concerns with Sinn Féin leader over legal actions
Latest legal case by Sinn Féin TD heightens concern at potential chilling effect on media
Ombudsman hits out at politicians suing journalists in wake of Sinn Féin TD's suit against Irish Times
Politicians suing newspapers and reporters 'designed to make journalists afraid' - Taoiseach
Famed Australian soldier loses war crimes defamation case
Iona Institute's David Quinn settles case with abortion rights activist over defamatory tweet
Fox News fights legal bid by rival media to reveal details of defamation payoff
Micheál Martin doubles down on criticism of The Ditch as NUJ questions his use of Dáil privilege
Govt summer priorities: Renters' rights, safe access zones, vaping rules and late-night pubs
Govt aims to reform defamation laws to protect public-interest journalism and reduce costs
Retired detective loses defamation case against Netflix over his portrayal in Making a Murderer
All time
Court dismisses ex-MMA fighter's action against Conor McGregor
Injunction judgement reserved over allegedly defamatory social media posts by Conor McGregor
Donald Trump ordered to testify in defamation case brought by woman who says he raped her
Businesswoman Jackie Lavin launches defamation proceedings against publisher of Sunday Times
'It's a good day when justice is served': Eoin Ó Broin responds to Dowdall sentencing
Enoch Burke wants to sue Sunday Independent over allegedly defamatory article, court hears
She looks like she’s had 700 drinks – Fan accused by Kyrgios taking legal action
Amber Heard’s lawyer says actress will ‘absolutely’ appeal defamation decision
Opinion: Why has the internet turned against Amber Heard and is this the end of #MeToo?
Wayne Rooney: Coleen is a different mother and wife since Vardy ‘sting’ row
Johnny Depp said he tried to be 'a southern gentleman’ as violent text messages shown in court
Gerry Adams challenges aspects of BBC defences ahead of defamation trial
Stormont Health Minister sues Van Morrison over ‘very dangerous’ criticism
TV star ‘created persona’ during time he failed to respond to libel case papers
Galway restaurant claims they were defamed by Deliveroo
Dublin man loses €75,000 defamation claim against McDonalds restaurant chain
Arlene Foster tells court of her family's distress at Channel 4 doctor’s incorrect tweet about ‘affair’
Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire reaches settlement with RTÉ over defamation claim
Defamation laws 'seen as an inducement to self-censorship' for media in Ireland, EU commissioner says
Facebook would have difficulty complying with order sought by ex-FF TD, High Court hears
Schoolgirls wrongly accused of shoplifting were 'extremely upset and embarrassed', court hears
RTÉ apologises to Declan Ganley over Prime Time programme broadcast 12 years ago
American to avoid jail over negative TripAdvisor review of Thai hotel
Gemma O Doherty allegedly evading service of defamation proceedings against her by Jimmy Guerin
Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire launches defamation case against RTÉ and Joe Duffy