Decision due on Leslie Buckley's privilege claim in INM whistleblower case

The President of the High Court will rule later whether Leslie Buckley, who is to step down shortly as INM Chairman, is entitled to privilege over certain documents discovered for the State corporate enforcer’s investigation of a whistleblower complaint.

The President of the High Court will rule later whether Leslie Buckley, who is to step down shortly as INM Chairman, is entitled to privilege over certain documents discovered for the State corporate enforcer’s investigation of a whistleblower complaint, writes Ann O’Loughlin.

Mr Buckley has claimed privilege over 11 documents and Brian Murray SC, for the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement, indicated on Monday, if they are what Mr Buckley says they are, they are subject to litigation and/or legal advice privilege.