Vivienne Traynor

RTÉ Courts Reporter

Gerry Adams claims he was defamed by the BBC in a 2016 Spotlight programme and a subsequent online article

Jury in Adams libel case to begin deliberations tomorrow

The jury in the defamation case taken by former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams is expected to begin deliberating tomorrow after a case lasting four weeks.

Courts • 28 May

Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams pictured outside the High Court in Dublin

Summary of evidence in Gerry Adams libel case to continue

The jury in a defamation case taken by former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams will return to court tomorrow to continue hearing a summary of the evidence by presiding judge Mr Justice Alex Owens.

Courts • 27 May

Gerry Adams says that he was defamed in a Spotlight programme and an online article (file image)

Court told action an attempt to launder Adams' reputation

Lawyers for the BBC have told the High Court that a defamation action by former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams is a cynical attempt to launder his reputation.

Courts • 22 May

Independent Senator Michael McDowell gave evidence in a defamation case Gerry Adams has taken against the BBC

Adams had reputation of being in IRA, McDowell tells case

Independent Senator Michael McDowell has told the High Court that Gerry Adams falsely represented himself as a go-between in negotiations for the Good Friday Agreement when in fact he was a leading member of the IRA at the time.

Courts • 21 May

Gerry Adams says that he was defamed in a Spotlight programme and an online article

Reporter denies 'box ticking' to corroborate Adams claim

A BBC journalist has rejected a suggestion that she engaged in "a box-ticking exercise" when finding sources to corroborate an allegation against Gerry Adams which is at the centre of a defamation case.

Courts • 15 May

BBC journalist took 'utmost care' over Adams allegation

A BBC journalist has told the High Court she took the utmost care to corroborate an allegation against Gerry Adams which is at the centre of a defamation case taken by the former Sinn Féin president.

Courts • 14 May

Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams outside the High Court

Allegations against Gerry Adams 'thoroughly investigated'

The High Court has heard that allegations made in a BBC Spotlight programme about the former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams were corroborated by as many as five other people.

Ireland • 13 May

Gerry Adams arriving at the High Court this morning (Image: PA)

Adams says he was not author of IRA volunteer article

Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has told the High Court he was not the author of an article stating he was an IRA volunteer.

Courts • 08 May

Gerry Adams pictured arriving at court this morning (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Adams says previously advised not to sue over IRA claims

Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said he never sued over allegations made in the past that he was a member of the IRA because of legal advice given at the time.

Courts • 07 May

Gerry Adams at the second day of his cross-examination in a defamation action that he is taking against the BBC

Adams will not 'speculate' on IRA leadership in BBC case

Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has told the High Court he was not the senior officer of the IRA Belfast brigade referred to in documents related to meetings with British government officials in 1972.

Courts • 06 May