Two businessmen sued a former Irish minister for defamation after he publicly stated they were involved in an IRA money transfer. The minister, Michael Noonan, had previously claimed the money was destined for the IRA based on information from the Garda Síochána. The businessmen argued the money was for a legitimate pork export business and sued the state for seizing it.
Businessmen sued for defamation over then-minister’s statement, claiming it was for legitimate pork export business
A report from The Sunday Times Insight team said the money had been paid by Associated British Foods to ensure there would be no more attempted kidnappings of its executives. Mr Clancy sued for libel, stating that Mr Noonan had defamed him in suggesting that he was acting as an agent for the Provisional IRA.
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