Defamation Case Settled Out of Court | Cork News

A defamation case brought by former Irish Planning Institute executive Orla Purcell against the Irish Examiner has been quietly settled, ending months of legal drama. Purcell claimed two articles by Mick Clifford defamed her over allegations tied to an EY report, but the newspaper denied wrongdoing. After a jury deadlocked at trial, both sides agreed to drop the case — with Purcell receiving her legal costs, including from the first trial. Crucially, the Examiner avoided admitting the report’s findings or any fault. The court formally closed the case, letting both parties move on without further public confrontation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/00962a2533aee76e