CNN fails in appeal against Ganley defamation case being heard in Ireland

The High Court in Dublin. Photo: Collins

The Court of Appeal (CoA) has dismissed an appeal by CNN over a decision that a defamation action by Galway-based businessman Declan Ganley and his Rivada telecommunications firm against the international news broadcaster should be heard in Ireland.

Last year, the High Court ruled the proceedings by Mr Ganley and Rivada should be heard in Ireland and not the US as the CNN defendants had argued.