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Often, yes. A platform notice, a written request to the author, a complaint to the Press Ombudsman or a broadcaster, and Google delisting cost nothing and end many disputes. The route finder puts them in order for your situation. A solicitor is for when they are not enough, the clock is short, the author is anonymous, or a letter has arrived.

No. Threats, harassment and sharing intimate images are crimes, not defamation. If you are in danger call 999 or 112. Report to An Garda Síochána, and to Hotline.ie for intimate images. Samaritans are on 116 123, free, at any hour.

No. Defamation is excluded from civil legal aid under section 28(9) of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995, with a narrow EU cross-border exception. Solicitors may not charge a percentage of damages. Ask for the written costs notice before anything is issued.