Activist brings defamation proceedings against West Cork mum over claim video links him to 'autism cure'

Anti-eviction activist Ben Gilroy is one of two individuals who claim they were defamed in a video posted on social media by a campaigner for the rights of children with autism.

Mr Gilroy and businessman Vincent Byrne of Ardgillan Close, Ardgillan Heights, Balrothery, Co Dublin have brought defamation proceedings against West Cork based mother-of-five Fiona O'Leary who they claim defamed them in a 13-minute YouTube video she posted on June 23 last.