Shane Ross to 'defend fully' legal case brought by Mary Lou McDonald's husband

The proceedings are understood to relate to a chapter in Mr Ross's book on the Sinn Féin leader

Former Transport Minister Shane Ross, who is the subject of legal proceedings by Martin Lanigan, husand of Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald. File Picture, 

Former Transport Minister Shane Ross says he will "defend fully" a legal case being brought against him by Mary Lou McDonald's husband, Martin Lanigan.

The proceedings were filed yesterday by Mr Lanigan's legal team and are understood to relate to a chapter in Mr Ross's book on the Sinn Féin leader. The chapter in question relates to how Ms McDonald and Mr Lanigan paid for the renovation of their Cabra home.