Healy O'Connor

Aer Lingus Pilot Awarded Over Defamatory Claims Made by the Irish Aviation Authority

  An Aer Lingus Pilot has been awarded €202,500 after defamatory and false emails were made about him by the Irish Aviation Authority. The Judge said the background to the appeal arose from emails sent in 2013 by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). They insinuated that Captain Higgins had flown a microlight aircraft unauthorised and […]

Irishman Severely Disabled in Malta Accident Wins Settlement

  Irishman from Youghal in Cork, was hit by a car as he crossed the road in April 2019, just hours after he had arrived in Malta. He suffered multiple fractures and a severe brain injury and remains in hospital to this day. He requires 24-hour medical care. Cooley subsequently sued the driver’s insurance company […]

Miriam O’Callaghan Settles Defamation Action Against Facebook

    Facebook has apologised to broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan over fake ads that used her name and image without permission. The Prime Time Broadcaster received an apology as part of the settlement of her High Court action. In the settlement agreement, Meta Platforms Ireland (formerly known as Facebook Ireland) have agreed to establish an additional […]