The total amount of damages awarded to Ms Hand by the jury was 248,603.60 euro (£206,714.31). Mr McGregor said in a post on social media on Friday that he intends to appeal the decision. Justice Minister Helen McEntee praised Ms Hand’s bravery and said she had shown “there is light at the end of the tunnel”. Ms Hand asked the DPP to review the decision, saying she felt she was being treated differently because one of the suspects was famous. “But… it is independent, and I really think it’s important that we respect that independence.”

Source: The Herald November 23, 2024 18:17 UTC