Court rules Denis O’Brien can appeal directly to Supreme Court over statements made by TDs

Businessman Denis O’Brien has got permission to appeal directly to the Supreme Court over the dismissal of his case against the Dail and State over statements made by two TDs in the Dail about his banking affairs.

Businessman Denis O’Brien has got permission to appeal directly to the Supreme Court over the dismissal of his case against the Dail and State over statements made by two TDs in the Dail about his banking affairs.

Mr O’Brien is also appealing an order requiring him to pay the estimated €1m legal costs of his failed High Court action.