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The High Court dismissed an application by the plaintiff seeking to restrain a Garda member from alleged harassment and involvement in criminal investigations against him. The court found no reasonable cause of action for defamation, negligent misstatement, or malicious prosecution, and ruled that the proceedings were bound to fail. The plaintiff's allegations related to various family law and criminal proceedings, including breaches of domestic violence orders and child neglect charges. The court also refused the plaintiff's application for interlocutory relief, doubting the genuine purpose of the request and finding no fair question to be tried. Additionally, the court rejected the plaintiff's application to amend the case title to reflect his name in lowercase, deeming it frivolous and vexatious.
High Court, Garda Síochána, harassment, criminal investigation, defamation, negligent misstatement, malicious prosecution, Domestic Violence Act, 2018, Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, Children Act, 2001, interim barring order, safety order, custody proceedings, bail conditions, misfeasance in public office, interlocutory relief, abuse of process, Rules of the Superior Courts (O.19), inherent jurisdiction, Three Rivers District Council v. Bank of England (No. 3), Hedley Byrne v. Heller, absolute privilege, personal injuries, PIAB (Personal Injuries Assessment Board), vexatious litigation.
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