
The State will not appeal against the High Court's decision last month to refuse the extradition of Ian Bailey to France in relation to the death of Sophie Tuscan du Plantier.

The High Court has heard that Ian Bailey is expected to apply in August for legal costs following the court's refusal last week to order his extradition to France in relation to the death of Sophie Tuscan du Plantier.

Ian Bailey has lost most grounds of his appeal over a High Court jury’s rejection of his civil claim for damages against the State over the conduct of the Garda investigation into the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, reports Ann O’Loughlin.

Latest: Ian Bailey says he expects the Minister for Justice to appeal today’s decision not to extradite him to France.

Lawyers for the Minister for Justice have said they are not trying to “usurp” the courts by asking the High Court to refer an Irish Supreme Court decision to Europe.