Broadcaster Gay Byrne has dropped a case alleging fraud by six accountants, the former associates of the late Russell Murphy, in the High Court this morning.

Report shows the Four Courts.

Gay Byrne leaving the RTÉ studios.

To camera Cathy Halloran on the outcome of the hearing and on intention of accountant Patrick Campbell to continue his contempt proceedings against Gay Byrne and against two Sunday Press journalists, Michael Keane and Éanna Brophy.

The reporter is Cathy Halloran.

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