Marie Farrell

Murder of French film producer near Schull in 1996 has never been solved

Agnes Thomas tells court in Paris she warned her friend against meeting ‘weird guy’

Will a murder conviction handed down by a European ally not be recognised here?

French authorities are understood to have written to 33 witnesses

Journalist challenged conduct of Garda investigation into Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s murder

State asks Court of Appeal to overturn ruling linked to action over Toscan du Plantier inquiry

Decision paves way for a possible fresh trial on issue of disclosure of information by gardaí

Background: Ian Bailey became a suspect early in the investigation. He has been in legal battles ever since

Perjury warning to key witness could not be regarded as having biased the jury, state argues

Jury dismissed claim gardaí conspired to frame him for Toscan du Plantier murder

Story starts in 1991 when English journalist Ian Bailey moves to west Cork

New arrest warrant issued for Ian Bailey as 20th anniversary of murder approaches

Rules of evidence in France allow for statements from deceased witnesses

French authorities charge journalist with killing of Sophie Toscan du Plantier

Jules Thomas takes case against Garda and State over Toscan du Plantier murder inquiry

Investigators to be allowed back in Ireland to interview up to 30 witnesses in murder case