Set down for nine weeks at trial, in the end, it was done and dusted in seven days, two of which were spent in intense settlement negotiations. White flags were being raised on Wednesday, but the parties needed until morning to sign off on a deal, the terms of which were not disclosed to the court. At 11 am Thursday, Joe Jeffers SC, for David Kelly, informed the court all matters had been resolved. Justice Michael Twomey said he was pleased for the three individuals involved who had saved a huge amount in costs, time, and reputationally. He thanked the…

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