State wins appeal on chemicals list order

The State has won an appeal against a High Court order which would have compelled it to provide a list of chemicals used by a former air corps technician, who claims his exposure to the substances has severely damaged his health.

Last week, the Court of Appeal ruled the discovery order is an example of the “crisis” facing the legal system due to burdensome orders being placed upon defendants.

Gavin Tobin is one of seven former air corps members taking cases against the State, claiming that they are suffering from a variety of illnesses as a result of their unnecessary exposure to chemicals while cleaning and maintaining the force’s aircraft.