Mick Wallace launches civil action against ex-minister over RTÉ revelations

Independent TD Mick Wallace has launched a civil action against former minister for justice Alan Shatter for disclosing private information about him on RTÉ’s Prime Time.

Mick Wallace launches civil action against ex-minister over RTÉ revelations

The Wexford TD intends to sue Mr Shatter personally and the State for damages for revealing on television that he was stopped by gardaí and was cautioned for use of a mobile phone while driving.

Dublin law firm KOD Lyons, acting on behalf of Mr Wallace, have initiated proceedings and have now filed a plenary summons in the High Court on this matter.

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