The Bar of Ireland
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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.
Employee had been unfairly dismissed without notice, representation, reasons, or appeal.
The Complainant submitted that she had been dismissed suddenly and without fair procedure in February 2025. She had commenced employment in October 2024 as a part-time graphic designer under a one-year contract and worked three days per week. She stated that she had performed her duties competently, producing design materials and campaigns for the clinic’s medical, aesthetic, and dental services. After a period of sick leave, she contacted the Respondent to confirm that she had recovered and was fit to return to work. She then discovered that she had not been placed on the rota. She was invited to a video meeting without being told that termination
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