Denis O’Brien made the statement in response to a report on media ownership in Ireland at the time. A communications consultant who issued an allegedly defamatory press release on behalf of businessman Denis O’Brien has told a High Court jury he stands over “every word” of the statement. Mr O’Brien and Mr Morrissey deny the material defamed the solicitors or means what the solicitors allege. Responding, Mr Morrissey said he stood over “every word” of the statement. He earlier said he stood over his facts “1,000 per cent”, and said he believed the press release was “carefully crafted”.

Source: The Irish Times November 18, 2025 13:28 UTC