Access to personal devices disputed in O’Brien case

A dispute has erupted over whether the personal computers and devices, including mobile phones, of various executives and employees of the Red Flag Consulting firm must be submitted for “forensic imaging” by experts for businessman Denis O’Brien.

Mr Justice Colm MacEochaidh has been asked to resolve that dispute and will hear the case on Monday.

Michael Cush, for Mr O’Brien, told the judge yesterday a large amount of agreement has been reached about the extent of computer material the Red Flag firm must provide for forensic imaging as part of preparations for Mr O’Brien’s action against the firm alleging conspiracy and defamation.