Gary Boyle v An Post, a case in which the Plaintiff sought to use the common law remedy of injunctive relief following his termination of employment due to alleged “re-posting of mail” rather than the Employment appeals tribunal. 


Facts

Mr Boyle was a postman in the Dublin area. He was dismissed by An Post for alleged ‘re-posting’ of mail. An Post had reason to believe that instead of delivering post assigned to him, Mr Boyle re-posted it in a letter-box close to his home. Mr. Boyle denied the allegation. An Post viewed these alleged actions as so serious as to merit termination.

Mr Boyle went through an investigation and disciplinary process with An Post. An Post dismissed Mr. Boyle