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Patrick's legal education is robust, beginning with a BCL Law Degree from University College Cork (2012-2016), followed by an LL.M in Business Law from the same institution (2016-2017), and culminating in a Barrister-at-Law Degree from The Honorable Society of King’s Inns in Dublin (2019-2021). He has extensive experience on the South-West Circuit, handling Civil, Family, and Criminal Law cases, as well as advising the Citizen Advice Service. He has worked as an employment consultant, dealing with workplace investigations and bankruptcy procedures.
Summary Sentence:
Adjudication Officer held Respondent to balance safety, fairness, and legal obligations in disciplinary actions.
Background:
The Complainant was stopped by Gardai while driving the company van he managed, which was found to contain illegal drugs. Though prosecuted, he received a minimal penalty. He had passed all employer drug tests, was not a user, but claimed he was coerced by others due to a gambling addiction. It was claimed the Respondent failed to uphold natural justice principles in dismissal, reflected in their internal disciplinary appeals. Therefore, the dismissal decision should be overturned, with the Complainant reinstated and loss of income restored. The Complainant also sought payment for unpaid suspension periods and minimum notice.
The facts of the case
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