Vivienne Traynor

Ireland

Courts Reporter at RTÉ

Courts Reporter, RTE News. Views my own. RTs ≠ endorsements. https://t.co/7Ybgvk5oAl…https://t.co/iwvtbwbtw2

Featured in: Favicon

rte.ie

edinburghlive.co.uk

Articles

Adams' reputation scrutinised during BBC defamation case

1 week ago | rte.ie | Vivienne Traynor

Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has won a defamation case against the BBC. Mr Adams claimed he was defamed in a 2016 Spotlight programme and a subsequent online article, which he said falsely claimed that he sanctioned the killing of former senior Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson. The jury rejected the BBC's defence and awarded €100,000 in damages to Mr Adams. Courts Reporter Vivienne Traynor takes a look back at the case.
Jury in Adams defamation case begins deliberations

1 week ago | rte.ie | Vivienne Traynor

The jury in the defamation case taken by former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has begun deliberating. Mr Adams claims he was defamed in a 2016 Spotlight programme and a subsequent online article, which he said falsely claimed that he sanctioned the killing of former senior Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson. Mr Donaldson was shot dead in Donegal in 2006, months after admitting being an informer for the police and MI5 over two decades.
Jury in Adams libel case to begin deliberations tomorrow

1 week ago | rte.ie | Vivienne Traynor

The jury in the defamation case taken by former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams is expected to begin deliberating tomorrow after a case lasting four weeks. Mr Adams claims he was defamed in a 2016 Spotlight programme and a subsequent online article, which he said falsely claimed that he sanctioned the killing of former senior Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson. Mr Donaldson was shot dead in Donegal in 2006, months after admitting being an informer for the police and MI5 over two decades.
Summary of evidence in Gerry Adams libel case to continue

1 week ago | rte.ie | Vivienne Traynor

The jury in a defamation case taken by former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams will return to court tomorrow to continue hearing a summary of the evidence by presiding judge Mr Justice Alex Owens. The jury is expected to begin considering its decision this week. Mr Adams claims he was defamed in a 2016 Spotlight programme and a subsequent online article, which he said falsely claimed that he sanctioned the killing of former senior Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson.
Court told action an attempt to launder Adams' reputation

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Vivienne Traynor

Lawyers for the BBC have told the High Court that a defamation action by former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams is a cynical attempt to launder his reputation. Senior Counsel Paul Gallagher was making closing submissions to the jury in a case taken by Mr Adams over a BBC Spotlight programme. Mr Adams alleges he was defamed in a 2016 programme and a subsequent online article, which he says falsely claimed that he sanctioned the killing of former senior Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson.
Adams had reputation of being in IRA, McDowell tells case

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Vivienne Traynor

Independent Senator Michael McDowell has told the High Court that Gerry Adams falsely represented himself as a go-between in negotiations for the Good Friday Agreement when in fact he was a leading member of the IRA at the time. The former attorney general and minister for justice was giving evidence in a defamation case that Mr Adams has taken against the BBC.
Court told Gerry Adams has reputation of 'war monger'

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Vivienne Traynor

A victim's rights campaigner has told the High Court that Gerry Adams has the reputation of a "war monger". Ann Travers, whose sister was shot and killed by the IRA in 1984, was giving evidence in a defamation case Mr Adams has taken against the BBC. Mr Adams alleges he was defamed in a 2016 Spotlight programme and a subsequent online article, which he says falsely claimed that he sanctioned the killing of former senior Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson.
Reporter denies 'box ticking' to corroborate Adams claim

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Vivienne Traynor

A BBC journalist has rejected a suggestion that she engaged in "a box-ticking exercise" when finding sources to corroborate an allegation against Gerry Adams which is at the centre of a defamation case. Spotlight reporter Jennifer O'Leary was giving evidence for a third day in a High Court action by the former Sinn Féin leader.
BBC journalist took 'utmost care' over Adams allegation

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Vivienne Traynor

A BBC journalist has told the High Court she took the utmost care to corroborate an allegation against Gerry Adams which is at the centre of a defamation case taken by the former Sinn Féin president. Jennifer O'Leary was being cross-examined by counsel for Mr Adams who says he was defamed in a 2016 Spotlight programme and a subsequent online article, which he says falsely claimed that he sanctioned the killing of former senior Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson.
Allegations against Gerry Adams 'thoroughly investigated'

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Vivienne Traynor

Strictly necessary cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the site, use its features and/or services. Any cookies used in this way are first party only in nature and the data that is collected is fully aggregated. Without these cookies, the Site will not perform as smoothly for you as we would like it to and we may not be able to provide the Site or certain services or features.