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High Court refuses an application to join a notice party to judicial review proceedings, which sought to prevent any further inquiry by the Standards in Public Office Commission, on the grounds that the proposed notice party's obligations and rights would not be affected by the outcome of the judicial review, and a possible comment on his reputation did not give rise to a sufficient interest in the proceedings.
Application to be joined as a notice party - O.15 r.13 and O.84 r.22(2) of the Rules of the Superior Courts - judicial review seeking prohibition on further investigation under Standards in Public Office Act, 2001 - whether respondent carried out an adequate preliminary inquiry - complaint by Cathaoirleach and Chief Executive of local authority - allegations the subject matter of a television documentary - undercover reporting - 'alleged entrapment' - fictitious wind farm developer - assistance sought with planning process and local opposition - participation by proposed notice party in respondent's hearing - whether proposed notice party would be directly affected by outcome of judicial review - Order 84 rule 22(2) of the Rules of the Superior Courts - obligation to serve summons on all persons directly affected - whether proposed notice party had a 'vital interest' in the proceedings.
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