Date fixed for Denis O’Brien legal action against Dáil

Businessman Denis O’Brien’s action against a Dáil committee over speeches made in the House concerning his banking affairs has been fixed for hearing in November.

High Court deputy master Angela Denning yesterday fixed November 29 for the hearing.

On the application of Eileen Barrington, for Mr O’Brien, and Sara Moorhead, for the Dáil Committee on Procedures and Privileges and the State, Ms Denning also made directions for exchange of legal submissions between the sides.