Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis sues former presidential hopeful Nick Delehanty

The Dublin Central TD has initiated High Court proceedings following a dispute over online posts made during the by-election campaign

Nick Delehanty has built an online following in recent years by frequently criticising the Government’s spending on international protection accommodation. File picture: Cillian Sherlock /PA

A Social Democrats TD has lodged High Court papers against a businessman who last year mounted a campaign to become President.

Lawyers for Daniel Ennis issued a plenary summons on Wednesday to Nick Delehanty, a business owner and online commentator who last year unsuccessfully sought the backing of local authorities in a bid to get on the ballot for October's presidential election.