Former TD claims he was defamed in social media posts prior to general election

Orders sought against Twitter and Facebook so posters can be identified and sued over comments

Former TD Frank O'Rourke has brought High Court proceedings over what he says are several untrue and defamatory posts about his personal life published on social media platforms shortly before the general election last February.

He has brought separate proceedings against both Facebook and Twitter seeking information that would identify the posters of material on social media which he claims was defamatory.