Amanda Hennigan wins injunction over feis fixing suspension

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Amanda Hennigan won a High Court injunction halting her suspension over alleged feis competition fixing on 24 February 2023; the judge refused to halt the investigation.

The ruling followed complaints about text messages exchanged between Hennigan and another adjudicator concerning a student in a competition she was judging. Hennigan denied that the messages showed favouritism. The judge said the exchange did not expressly seek or offer favourable treatment and that the evidence was that none was received.

The judge found Hennigan had established a strong case that natural justice had not been afforded in relation to her suspension. She said the disciplinary process should advance as soon as possible.