Activist Gemma O’Doherty has been “actively trying to evade” service of defamation proceedings brought against her by Jimmy Guerin, the brother of murdered journalist Veronica Guerin, the High Court has heard.
The Howth-based councillor further seeks an order restraining Ms O’Doherty from publishing similar statements about him in the future. Ms O’Doherty had been “actively trying to evade service” of proceedings she is clearly aware of, it is claimed. The court heard that earlier this year a Belfast-based law firm had indicated it would act for the defendant, and had the authority to accept the summons on her behalf.A summons server had attended at Ms O’Doherty’s home in Dublin on a number of occasions in January, February and in June.
Mr Comiskey said she replied, “Sorry no,” and closed the window. He had called to her home on two previous occasions but received no response when he knocked at the front door.