Mr Justice White said he appreciated lawyers for Mr Simpson put substantial work and engagement into the case and he had great sympathy for them, but he could not “in conscience” award costs against the State. Nor would he make an order requring Mr Simpson to pay the State’s costs. Mr Justice White heard submissions on Thursday concerning liability for the costs of the 30 day case. Paul Gallagher SC, for the State, argued Mr Simpson’s conduct and evidence disentitled him to any costs. In his ruling, Mr Justice White said it had been a very difficult case requring many issues to be decided.

Source: The Irish Times November 16, 2017 17:48 UTC