The High Court has rejected an application by the State to adjourn a number of actions for damages by Co Donegal publican Frank McBrearty snr arising from his alleged wrongful treatment by gardaí in Co Donegal.
Frank McBrearty snr Photo: Brenda Fitzsimons
Mr Justice Paul Gilligan fixed the date for the start of the three actions for next Tuesday's sitting of the High Court in Castlebar, Co Mayo.
The State had sought the adjournment pending conclusion of the current module of the Morris tribunal which is dealing with Mr McBrearty's prosecution and alleged harassment by members of the Garda.