The Sunday Business Postis seeking documents from entrepreneur Mr Denis O'Brien relating to any investigation concerning his tax residency, the High Court heard today.
The newspaper and Mr O'Brien are seeking documents from each other in preparation for the hearing of proceedings in which Mr O'Brien is seeking to prevent the newspaper publishing an article relating to his tax affairs.
Mr Justice Kelly will rule on the discovery applications tomorrow.
The newspaper wants all documents relating to any investigation, inquiry, assessment or appeal concerning Mr O'Brien's tax residency from May 1st, 2002 to date.
It has also applied for press releases, extracts or other records or documents relating to public coverage of Mr O'Brien's tax residency for tax purposes and related matters for the period from May 1st, 2002 to date.
In a discovery application brought on behalf of Mr O'Brien, the newspaper is being asked to make available to his side any notes and drafts on which the SBP article was based.
The article was due to have been published on September 17th last but it was not published as a result of proceedings in the High and Supreme Courts in September and October.