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Former TD Joe Costello’s claim for damages against RTÉ struck out, case continues against State

Former TD Joe Costello’s claim for damages against RTÉ struck out, case continues against State

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Costello’s action, which centres on legislation relied on by RTÉ in its defence of a separate libel lawsuit, remains live as against the State.

Ex-Labour TD Joe Costello claims he was used as 'fall guy' in RTÉ’s libel action defence

Ex-Labour TD Joe Costello claims he was used as 'fall guy' in RTÉ’s libel action defence

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Joe Costello has sued over RTÉ's alleged failure to notify him of its defence of the defamation action brought by Sinn Féin activist Nicky Kehoe over comments made on a radio broadcast in October 2015.