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ARTICLE · 09 APRIL 2013

Twittered Defamation: Irish Businessman Obtains Apology From Blogger

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Declan Ganley, businessman and political activist, recently brought a defamation action against blogger Kevin Barrington in respect of a number of defamatory tweets described by Mr. Ganley as "grossly offensive and personal".

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Declan Ganley, businessman and political activist, recently brought a defamation action against blogger Kevin Barrington in respect of a number of defamatory tweets described by Mr. Ganley as "grossly offensive and personal".

The claim was settled on the basis of the following tweeted apology; "I wish to unreservedly apologise to Declan Ganley for my tweets of 12th December 2012." Mr Barrington said on his blog and Twitter account.;"To reflect my regret I have made a substantial donation to the Poor Clares".

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