Choosing the Correct Forum and Avoiding Duplication of Proceedings
Published on: 06/08/2015
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The Employment Law Team at Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP (CKT) Leading Irish law firm

Today’s article looks at Ciaran Culkin v Sligo County Council, a case which highlights the importance of electing the correct forum in which to prosecute a Plaintiff’s claim and avoid duplication of proceedings.

Case Name And Reference: Ciaran Culkin –v- Sligo County Council [2015] IEHC 46, Judgment of Kearns P, 6th February 2015.

Court Or Tribunal: High Court

Jurisdiction/Subject Matter: Duplication of proceedings – Equality Tribunal complaint and Personal Injury proceedings.


Background

Mr Culkin worked as an engineer in Sligo County Council (“the Council”) for 39 years until he retired (and alleged constructive dismissal) in May 2009.

Mr Culkin started work with the Council in the role of apprentice technician in 1970 and continued his education earning a degree in

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