RTÉ bids to quash TD’s libel appeal

RTÉ will try to have Beverly Cooper Flynn’s appeal of the verdict in her libel case struck out because of a lengthy delay and lack of progress in the proceedings.

The national broadcaster is considering an application to the Supreme Court to determine if the Mayo TD's appeal of the case she lost should be discontinued.

In 2001, Ms Flynn claimed she was defamed by an investigation carried out by RTÉ reporters Charlie Bird and George Lee into the NIB Clerical Medical offshore investment scheme.