Attempt to stop ‘RTÉ Investigates’ broadcast withdrawn

A High Court challenge aimed at preventing RTÉ from airing a report into the rented accommodation sector was yesterday withdrawn.

The action was brought by Green Effect Technology Ltd, trading as Global Academics, and its directors Jason Orr and Joshua Cantwell against RTÉ and journalist Barry O’Kelly regarding last night’s RTÉ Investigates programme.

The company had sought an injunction preventing RTÉ and Mr O’Kelly from broadcasting or publishing anything about the applicants, their business, their economic relations, and any references to their property until all investigations have been concluded by all the relevant authorities.