Seán Gallagher takes on RTÉ over ‘Tweetgate’

Former presidential hopeful Seán Gallagher, in his action against RTÉ, is seeking a declaration that the Frontline debate which sparked the ‘Tweetgate’ controversy was allegedly unfairly edited, and presented and directed in order to damage his electoral prospects.

A dispute over the extent of discovery of documents in Mr Gallagher’s legal action against RTÉ arising from the controversy came before the High Court yesterday.

Mr Gallagher is seeking a declaration that the Frontline debate in October 2011 was not objective, impartial, or fair to his interests. He is seeking damages for alleged breach of statutory duty, alleged negligence, and misfeasance in public office.