Correct application of Dail privilege would chill 'inappropriate' speech: Lawyer for Denis O'Brien

A correct application by the Oireachtas of its own rules concerning what is said in parliament would involve chilling “inappropriate” speech, a lawyer for businessman Denis O’Brien has told the Supreme Court.

Correct application of Dail privilege would chill 'inappropriate' speech: Lawyer for Denis O'Brien
Mon, 23 Apr, 2018 - 18:25

By Ann O'Loughlin

A correct application by the Oireachtas of its own rules concerning what is said in parliament would involve chilling “inappropriate” speech, a lawyer for businessman Denis O’Brien has told the Supreme Court.

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