Clare Daly, a former TD and MEP, is pursuing legal action against The Sunday Times, claiming defamation over two articles published in May 2024. She argues these pieces unfairly linked her to Algirdas Paleckis, a Lithuanian diplomat associated with espionage activities. Daly contends that this coverage represented a deliberate attempt to harm her reputation as she sought re-election to the European Parliament. The High Court has permitted her to proceed with the case, highlighting the significant implications for press accountability and political discourse.
Ms Daly stated that the articles were a 'disgraceful attempt' to undermine her reputation and hurt her chances in the European elections.
She asserted that the allegations against her related to the Lithuanian diplomat were unfounded and intended to mislead the public during her re-election campaign.
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