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

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

French authorities charge journalist with killing of Sophie Toscan du Plantier

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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