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.
Background:
The Complainant lodged a bullying complaint against her boss, Mr. Lyons, which led to an external investigation by the Respondent’s HR consultant. The investigator found no evidence of bullying, but the Complainant felt the investigation process was flawed. She was informed that her appeal could be directed to either Mr. Lyons or another involved manager, raising concerns about impartiality. Despite repeatedly seeking guidance on the appeal process, she was not provided with an appropriate alternative, leading her to resign. The Complainant claimed she felt unsupported and pushed out by her employer. In terms of background, she commenced temporary employment in January 2023, followed by a permanent role in February 2023 (albeit with less favourable terms initially). During the
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