National court archive · 2026-04-02
'Shut out' Xerotech founder awarded €420k
At a glance
- Crime
- Not stated
- People
- Barry Flannery, Breiffni O’Neill
- Locations
- Co Galway
- Court
- Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
- Outcome
- awarded him €420,172
Summary
The Workplace Relations Commission awarded Xerotech founder and chief executive Dr Barry Flannery €420,172 after upholding his complaint of constructive dismissal. Flannery said the company cut off his systems and physical access before he resigned in December 2024. Adjudication officer Breiffni O’Neill found the actions completely undermined the employment relationship and ordered loss-of-earnings compensation through June 2027; Xerotech entered voluntary liquidation in February 2025.
Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie