Denis O’Brien rejects ‘lack of candour’ accusation

Billionaire businessman Denis O’Brien’s case against Dublin-based Red Flag Consulting “will have every public relations firm in the city wondering if they are committing the tort of conspiracy”, a High Court judge has remarked.

Mr Justice Colm MacEochaidh made the comment before reserving judgment on Mr O’Brien’s application for orders compelling Red Flag to name a client who commissioned a dossier of material about the businessman, which he alleges is evidence of a campaignn to damage him.

The judge hopes to rule by the end of the law term on December 21.