Hogan sues TV3 over Browne ‘slur’

Environment Minister Phil Hogan is suing TV3, claiming he was defamed after he was allegedly described by broadcaster Vincent Browne as a "bigoted racist".

The defamation action is not likely to be heard until later in the year.

Mr Hogan claims he was defamed on Tonight with Vincent Browne on May 20, 2013, in an exchange between the broadcaster, Fine Gael TD, and now Children’s Minister, Charlie Flanagan.