A Circuit Court judge has adjourned the case of a Knocknagoshel woman accused of defaming Michael Healy-Rae.
The Minister of State sought an interlocutory injunction against Michelle Keane, over allegedly defamatory posts about him online.
The application before Judge Ronan Munro at Tralee Circuit Civil Court was under Section 33 of the Defamation Act, meaning the allegations themselves cannot be reported.
Last week, Michelle Keane was told she must furnish proof of her allegations against Michael Healy-Rae by Monday.
A number of affidavits were presented to Tralee Circuit Court this afternoon; and Ms Keane outlined that she issued several subpoenas.
The defendant made a number of claims about Mr Healy-Rae during the sitting; Judge Ronan Munro asked Ms Keane to point to evidence of these.
He added the court is not a chance to air grievances, and that court time is finite and precious.
The Judge said a number of sensational and wild allegations have been made, and that an opportunity has been given to back them up, however, evidence is not being produced.
Ms Keane referenced comments in posts on Tik Tok and Facebook, Judge Munro responded advising that random people commenting on social media is not proof.
Barrister for Mr Healy-Rae, Elizabeth Murphy, told the court Ms Keane has now had two opportunities to provide evidence and has failed to do so.
In response, Ms Keane, with barrister Ed Shanahan acting as McKenzie Friend, replied that she relies on the defence of honest opinion.
After over an hour and 20 minutes, Judge Munro adjourned the case until Thursday morning.
He stated he wants to base his ruling on the affidavits and evidence presented in court.
