Decided by the Press Council on appeal

Dr Meehan appealed the decision of the Press Ombudsman to the Press Council of Ireland on the grounds that there was an error in the Press Ombudsman’s application of Principle 1.2 (Truth and Accuracy) of the Code of Practice.

Abbey Law Solicitors appealed the decision of the Press Ombudsman to the Press Council of Ireland on the grounds that the Press Ombudsman had erred in the application of Principle 2.3 (Distinguishing Fact and Comment) and Principle 5.1 (Privacy) of the Code of Practice.

Appeal to the Press Council Gript Media appealed the Press Ombudsman’s decision to the Press Council of Ireland on the grounds that there was an error in the Press Ombudsman’s application of Principles 1 (Truth and Accuracy) and 8 (Prejudice) of the Code of Practice. At its meeting on 3 April 2024 the Press Council considered the appeal on the grounds relied upon and on the information, documentation and submissions made by both parties to the appeal.

Appeal to the Press Council

Appeal to Press Council

Appeal to Press Council of Ireland

Appeal to Press Council

Appeal to Press Council

Headline appealed the Press Ombudsman’s decision to the Press Council on the grounds that there had been an error in her application of the Principles of the Code of Practice.