Garda commissioner in bid to stop two officers having to give evidence in Gerry Adams libel case

Gerry Adams is suing the BBC for damages for defamation of character following an allegation on TV programme 'Spotlight' in September 2016. Picture: File 

Garda commissioner Drew Harris is attempting to stop two of his senior officers having to give evidence in a libel case taken by Gerry Adams against the BBC.

The case begins in the High Court before a jury and Mr Justice Alex Owens next Tuesday.