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 began working with the Respondent in August 2022 on a fixed-term contract that expired on December 31, 2023. She applied for a visa renewal linked to her Irish fiancé in November 2023 and took holidays to Brazil. Upon her return in January, she was unexpectedly dismissed without an opportunity to defend herself or appeal the decision, despite informing the Respondent that her visa renewal was pending. She stated that she was given no chance to clarify her visa status before being asked to leave. The dismissal caused her significant emotional distress. She had since been actively searching for new employment, applying across various industries in Ireland and Portugal, but remained unsuccessful at the time of her
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