ISME issues second apology to Limerick solicitor in connection with defamation case

The first apology was over defamatory press releases, the second was over a letter sent to the Minister for Justice

In November 2022, Limerick solicitor Gerard O'Neill settled an action over the comments in ISME press releases about a personal injuries action in which he represented two people involved in a traffic accident. File picture

A solicitor who received €75,000 and an apology over defamatory press releases issued by the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises (ISME) Association has received a second High Court apology and damages over a letter ISME sent to the Minister for Justice.

In November 2022, Limerick solicitor Gerard O'Neill settled an action over the comments in ISME press releases about a personal injuries action in which he represented two people involved in a traffic accident.