Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2951Defamation and breach of privacy (civil) · Co. Dublin

Garda Commissioner apologises to Jonathan Berry in settled defamation case

Jonathan Berry, from Ballyfermot, Dublin, settled defamation proceedings against the Garda Commissioner after his name, address and photograph on a Garda noticeboard at Kilmainham Garda Station was circulated on social media in 2019. The Commissioner read an apology in the High Court stating Berry 'is not and never has been a criminal' and agreed to pay substantial damages and legal costs.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBerry alleged the bulletin suggested he was an alleged active criminal. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA contractor allegedly took a picture of the bulletin board that appeared on WhatsApp and online. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBerry claimed the republishing amounted to a breach of privacy and is defamatory. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereBerry is from Ballyfermot, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe noticeboard was in a room at Kilmainham Garda Station containing briefing bulletins. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe image on the Garda noticeboard was circulated on social media in 2019. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe Garda Commissioner apologised in the High Court to Jonathan Berry. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJonathan Berry settled proceedings against the Garda Commissioner for a substantial sum. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBerry will be paid substantial damages and his legal costs. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe alleged breach was the subject of several media reports. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Nov2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Garda Commissioner apologises to man whose image on station noticeboard appeared online

    Reports the settlement and the Commissioner's apology read in the High Court, including the agreement to pay substantial damages and legal costs.

    victim, Jonathan Berry, male, irish (judged from name)Jonathan Berryaccused