Adams seeking damages of at least 200,000 euro from BBC, jury hears

Gerry Adams outside the High Court in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA) - (PA Wire)

Gerry Adams is seeking “very substantial” damages of at least 200,000 euro (£168,000) from the BBC, the jury in his libel action against the broadcaster has heard.

However, the British public service broadcaster has argued it would be a “cruel joke” to award the former Sinn Fein president with any damages.