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McDonald seeks High Court order for removal of ‘defamatory’ RTÉ audio

The Sinn Féin leader’s lawyers file motion for judgment in default of defence

Mary Lou McDonald: the leader of Sinn Féin is seeking damages for defamation from RTÉ. Picture: Getty

Mary Lou McDonald has called on the High Court to order RTÉ to remove audio that she claims defames her, after the broadcaster allegedly failed to file a defence in her ongoing case.

Lawyers for the Sinn Féin leader filed a motion last week seeking judgment in default of defence when the matter comes up before a judge in the new year.

The defamation case against RTÉ, which was filed in April, relates to a ...