Singer Tommy Fleming says "Irish TV" broadcast hurt his career

Singer Tommy Fleming brought proceedings in the High Court against Telifís Mhaigh Eo Teoranta, trading as Irish TV, alleging breach of copyright following the unauthorised broadcast of his DVD Voice of Hope. The company, which operated from Westport Industrial Park in County Mayo and broadcast on Sky, Eir and free-to-air services, did not contest the application. The station broadcast the promotional material in December 2014 under the title Tommy Fleming Musical Extravaganza without permission. Mr Fleming gave evidence that his career had suffered as a result. His wife and manager, Tina Mitchell Fleming, told the court that sales of the recording had dropped and that planned discussions with SkyArts had ended following the broadcast. The Flemings and their company TF Productions Ltd had previously obtained an injunction against the broadcaster in December. They sought to make the injunction permanent. Mr Justice Paul Gilligan reserved his decision.