Case No. 1624Defamation (civil) · Co. Kerry
Court orders ex-Kerry candidate to take down 12 social media posts about Michael Healy-Rae
Judge Ronan Munro at Tralee Circuit Civil Court ordered Michelle Keane, a former Co Kerry general election candidate, to take down 12 social media posts about Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae within seven days, pending trial of his defamation claim under Section 33 of the Defamation Act 2009. Keane, who represented herself, said she would appeal to the High Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court22 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports7 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe posts included 12 social media items, including video recordings and monologues, which Healy-Rae claims defamed him. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe application was ruled on by Judge Ronan Munro at Tralee Circuit Civil Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge found there was no evidence of truth and the defence of honest opinion also fell. (irishtimes.com)
- courtKeane agreed to take down the posts within seven days pending trial. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe issue of costs was adjourned to late June. (irishtimes.com)
- courtKeane said she is to appeal the matter to the High Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe media cannot publish the allegations as part of the order. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 22 May2025Social media posts about Michael Healy-Rae by ex-Co Kerry election candidate to be taken down, court orders
Interlocutory order at Tralee Circuit Civil Court requiring removal of 12 social media posts pending full trial; costs adjourned to late June; Keane to appeal to High Court.
victim, Michael Healy-Rae, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Healy-Raeaccused, Michelle Keane, female, named, irish (judged from name)Michelle Keane