Former FF minister John O’Donoghue to sue over article in Kerry's Eye newspaper

File image of former FF Minister, John O'Donoghue.

Defamation proceedings are being brought by former Ceann Comhairle, John O’Donoghue, against the Tralee-based Kerry's Eye newspaper over articles published in Oct 2018 alleging that the politician had been forced from political office because of lavish expenses.

The Circuit Civil Court in Killarney heard that Mr O’Donoghue had suffered great shame and embarrassment because of the article — and that he wanted to defend his name. He is “vehemently” pursuing the matter, and had sent a solicitor's letter in Nov 2018, within three weeks of the article, the court heard.