Sides in talks to 'narrow down' issues in 'massively complex' Public Services Card case

The State’s appeal had resulted from a ruling made by the DPC that the card is illegal when used for services other than welfare

Dublin Circuit Court heard that the case, which has taken almost exactly two years to come to a full hearing, is likely to take eight days, though just three days had been apportioned in the court’s calendar. File picture: iStock

The Government’s appeal against a ruling by the Data Protection Commission that the Public Services Card (PSC) is illegal is “massively complex”, a court heard this morning.

Dublin Circuit Court heard that the case, which has taken almost exactly two years to come to a full hearing, is likely to take eight days, though just three days had been apportioned in the court’s calendar.