High Court dismisses Ben Gilroy's RTE action; Second challenge to be heard tomorrow

The Judge also said he agreed with counsel for RTE Ms Niamh Hyland that the application was brought by Ben Gilroy in an attempt to enhance his electoral prospects in the May 24 ballot.

A legal challenge brought by an independent candidate in this month's European Parliament elections over RTE's decision not to include him in a live television debate has been dismissed by the High Court.

Mr Justice Senan Allen said proceedings brought by Ben Gilroy, arising out of the RTE decision not to include him on an RTE live debate programme on the election scheduled for May 20, had "no legal basis".