Businessman wins permission to challenge judge's decision

Businessman Jim Kennedy has secured permission from the High Court to challenge a judge's refusal to require former Government press secretary Frank Dunlop give sworn testimony for the purpose of criminal proceedings against Mr Kennedy.

Mr Kennedy denies 16 charges including giving sums of money to certain politicians as an inducement or reward for voting in favour of motions to rezone certain lands at Carrickmines Co Dublin in 1992 and 1997.