The Bar of Ireland
Orchard Way, Killarney V93Y9W9.
DX: 51010 Killarney
Tel: (087) 4361270
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.
WRC found that CEO was constructively dismissed after being excluded from his role through a fundamental breach of trust and fair procedures and awarded him €420,172.
The Complainant had been employed as CEO/CTO since October 2019 under a contract providing for six months’ notice. In December 2024, the Respondent abruptly removed his access to critical systems, including SharePoint and project management platforms, without explanation or process. His email and communications were redirected and monitored without his knowledge, and allegations of misconduct were referenced internally but never put to him. He was excluded from operational functions and denied the tools necessary to perform his role. No investigation, disciplinary process, or opportunity to respond was provided. At the same time,
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Conducting Workplace Investigations and Alternative Conflict Resolution Methods