Dáil body to fight O’Brien action

Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett has said a decision by businessman Denis O’Brien to sue the Committee on Procedure and Privileges and its members, including himself, is “outrageous” and that the Oireachtas body will defend itself.

Mr Barrett, who is chairman of the CPP, said he was “absolutely astonished” by Mr O’Brien’s actions which were “totally out of order” and that the committee had done nothing wrong against the billionaire businessman.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner, Mr Barrett questioned the validity of the lawsuit.