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.
Background:
The Complainant, with significant experience in food service and IT, began working for the Respondent as a Digital Transformation Specialist on a fixed-term contract from June to August 2021, while pursuing further studies in IT. His role, reporting directly to the CEO, was extended until May 2022, when he became a permanent employee as Head of IT and Procurement, working three days per week on a €50,000 annual salary. The Respondent, operating a garden centre and multiple restaurants, relied on the Complainant for IT installation, maintenance, procurement, stock control, and staff training across five sites. His employment was terminated on 13 January 2024, citing redundancy, and he claims unfair dismissal and various breaches of employment rights.
The Complainant
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