Micheál Martin: Dáil needs to prepare strong case to ‘defend against O’Brien’

Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin yesterday suggested a strong defence should be prepared to challenge businessman Denis O’Brien’s legal action against the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Proceedings were initiated in the High Court yesterday on behalf of Mr O’Brien against the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission and State, arising from speeches and remarks made in the Dáil in relation to his banking affairs with State-owned Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC).

Mr Martin said the challenge should be taken seriously by the Government as well as the Oireachtas.