The Irish Times

Bailey asked to give evidence on his belief du Plantier killed by hitman

Lawyers for murdered French woman challenge Bailey to present evidence at a new trial

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 08:27

Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s family lawyer urges appeal of Bailey extradition ruling

Alain Spilliaert says good grounds for appealing recent High Court decision

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 07:12

A 23-year investigation: What next for the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder case?

The full story of Ian Bailey’s conviction in a French court and the next steps in the legal battle

Mon Dec 23 2019 - 12:00

Family of Sophie Toscan du Plantier welcome arrest of Ian Bailey

‘We believe this warrant is much stronger than the previous warrants,’ family say

Tue Dec 17 2019 - 02:36

French warrant for Ian Bailey likely to be processed quickly - lawyer

Toscan du Plantier family lawyer expects ruling to be appealed to Supreme Court

Sun Jun 02 2019 - 18:59

From Paris to west Cork and back: The story of the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder investigation

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

Fri May 31 2019 - 12:40

Toscan du Plantier family lawyer rules out Bailey testifying by video link

An accused person ‘has no legal right’ to testify by video link in a trial in absentia

Sun May 06 2018 - 17:30

Gardaí eliminate Toscan du Plantier’s ex-partner from suspect list

Details emerge as Bailey prepares to appeal decision by French authorities to charge him

Thu Nov 16 2017 - 10:38

Toscan du Plantier family lawyer says France trial will go ahead

Alain Spilliaert says extradition decision will not affect case in France

Wed Aug 23 2017 - 12:04

Ian Bailey appeals against voluntary homicide indictment

Lawyers expected to be given access to full French file on Toscan du Plantier case

Mon Mar 20 2017 - 01:00

Toscan du Plantier lawyers criticise the Government

Department of Justice accused of silence over attempts to extradite Ian Bailey to France

Sat Dec 24 2016 - 01:00

The story of the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder investigation: a chronology

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

Thu Dec 22 2016 - 17:37

Sophie Toscan du Plantier family still battling for justice in Paris

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

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 01:01

French will convict Ian Bailey of murder, says lawyer

Journalist could receive 30-year prison sentence in absentia for voluntary homicide

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 01:00

Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s son’s ‘shock’ at seeing Ian Bailey

Pierre Louis Baudey-Vignaud encountered journalist once in years visiting west Cork

Tue Aug 09 2016 - 08:51

Toscan du Plantier family lawyer says Bailey extradition unlikely

Spilliaert says 2012 Supreme Court ruling will pose challenge and trial likely to be in absentia

Fri Aug 05 2016 - 10:58

Charges against Ian Bailey expected ever since 2012 ruling

French authorities charge journalist with killing of Sophie Toscan du Plantier

Fri Aug 05 2016 - 01:00

France set to charge Ian Bailey with murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier

Authorities seeking extradition of journalist to stand trial in Paris for killing

Thu Aug 04 2016 - 15:11

Toscan du Plantier family welcomes second visit to west Cork by French magistrate

Family lawyer says Patrick Gachon’s visit indicates seriousness of his approach

Tue Oct 27 2015 - 09:13

Toscan du Plantier family backs plan for French team’s return

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

Mon Jun 29 2015 - 01:00

Call to lift suspension on French inquiries into murder case

Suspension on co-operation with Toscan du Plantier inquiry should be lifted, says lawyer

Wed Apr 01 2015 - 01:00

Visit by French detectives in du Plantier case deferred again

Department of Justice confirms planned visit to interview witnesses ‘under review’

Mon Jun 02 2014 - 01:00

Toscan du Plantier lawyer rejects call to end co-operation

Ian Bailey’s solicitor claims French inquiry based on a flawed Garda investigation

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 01:00

Lawyer for Toscan du Plantier’s parents backs Buttimer call

French lawyer agrees with Bailey’s solicitor that inquiry into Garda recording of phone calls should also look at role of DPP

Sat Apr 12 2014 - 01:00

Bailey’s lawyer calls for an end to Garda co-operation with France over murder

Lawyer for victim Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s parents says Garda taping controversy would not affect French investigation into the case

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 01:00

Family express disappointment over latest delay in French investigation of Toscan du Plantier killing

Garda sources say visit by French investigators unlikely to take place this side of Christmas

Tue Dec 10 2013 - 01:01

No plans for review of Toscan du Plantier murder, says Garda Commissioner

‘The case as far as we are concerned is still open and . . . any new leads we will pursue them to the nth degree’, commissioner says

Fri Nov 08 2013 - 01:00

Police visit to interview du Plantier murder witnesses delayed

Team already visited Ireland in October 2011, accompanied by Irish detectives

Mon Jul 01 2013 - 00:01

French seek Toscan du Plantier inquiry

Magistrate asks Minister for Justice to allow return of team of investigators

Mon Mar 11 2013 - 06:00