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 procedural aspects of the manner in which the investigation into the following allegations was conducted:
(i) that he operated
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