Gemma O'Doherty denies claims she tried to evade service of defamation proceedings

Gemma O’Doherty speaking to supporters outside the Four Courts in May. Picture: Collins Courts

Activist Gemma O'Doherty has denied claims she tried to evade service of defamation proceedings brought against her by Jimmy Guerin, the brother of murdered journalist Veronica Guerin.

On Tuesday Ms O'Doherty told Mr Justice Richard Humphreys that defamation proceedings against her are vexatious and an "outrageous attempt" to silence her from revealing corruption, which she said "will not happen."