Attorney General excused from taking part in Limerick school Instagram case

The court heard that various images and derogatory comments were posted on Instagram about teachers and children which were inappropriate and some had a sexual context.

The application for orders seeking the identity of the Instagram user is from the board of management of the Salesian Secondary College in Limerick against Facebook Ireland, owners of Instagram. File picture: PA

The Attorney General has been excused from participation in a High Court case by a Limerick school seeking to discover who is behind a closed down Instagram account which allegedly made derogatory and defamatory remarks about students and teachers.

Mr Justice Garrett Simons said two weeks ago he wanted the AG to be notified about the case, and possibly participate in it, because of his concerns there may be freedom of speech and public interest issues involved.