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Supreme Court, in a supplemental judgment, determines that a prisoner who had successfully obtained a declaration concerning the constitutionality of prison conditions, and a consequential award of damages, was entitled to 33⅓% of the costs in the High Court, and 33⅓% of the costs of the appeal, on the grounds that his testimony had been characterised by 'lies and exaggeration'.
MacMenamin J (nem diss): Claim by prisoner - supplemental judgment - determination that prisoner entitled to damages of €7,500 for breach of constitutional rights - conditions of detention - costs of 30-day High Court hearing - lies and exaggeration by plaintiff in his testimony - other cases pending - 'slopping-out' cases - unreliable witness - detention for up to 23 hours per day - multiple occupancy of single cells - costs - discretionary - conditions of detention - injuries suffered - allegations of harsh regime - conduct of case by prisoner - dishonesty - integrity of court process - 33⅓% of costs.
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