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Challenge to Disciplinary Procedure/Dismissal

Posted in : Comyn Kelleher Tobin on Employment Law Precedents on 7 March 2013
Eamon Harrington
Comyn Kelleher Tobin
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Today’s article looks at the case of Patrick Kelly v minister for Agriculture and Ors, a case where an employee sought to challenge his dismissal under the employer's disciplinary procedure due to a failure to timeously supply witness statements during an investigation.

Case Name And Reference: Patrick Kelly v Minister for Agriculture and Others

Court Or Tribunal: High Court (Mr. Justice Hedigan) (21st December 2012)

Jurisdiction/Subject Matter: Challenge to disciplinary procedure/ dismissal – obligation to provide witness statements during investigation


1. Background

The plaintiff was dismissed from the position of Harbour Master at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre. He challenged various

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Eamon Harrington
Comyn Kelleher Tobin

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