The newspaper group sued by outgoing Fine Gael Senator Paudie Coffey paid no damages to him arising from a libel action earlier this year. “We also note comments made by Senator Coffey today in an interview on WLR FM, regarding his High Court proceedings against the Kilkenny People newspaper, owned by Iconic Newspapers,” the statement said. “In particular, we refer to the comment by Senator Coffey that he was 'very happy … with the settlement that was offered'” the statement added. We feel the need to clarify that no money changed hands as a result of this legal action. Senator Coffey received no payment from Iconic Newspapers, by way of damages, following the settlement of his High Court action earlier this year.

Source: Irish Examiner December 17, 2019 19:52 UTC