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D2 Private must pay costs of failed challenge to Clerys investigation

Summary

In a High Court decision on 8 November 2016, Mr Justice Michael Twomey ruled that D2 Private Ltd and its owner Deirdre Foley must pay the legal costs of their unsuccessful challenge to inspectors' investigation into the collective redundancies at Clerys department store. The court dismissed the action, allowing the Workplace Relations Commission inspectors to continue their inquiry. The case, heard over five days, could cost a six‑figure sum. D2 and Ms Foley had contested the inspectors' authority to search D2's offices at Harcourt Terrace and seize a laptop and documents. The inspectors, backed by the WRC, had removed items including invoices after Clerys' sale to the Natrium joint venture. Mr Justice Twomey granted the inspectors and the WRC the right to recover their legal costs, while allowing a stay if the decision is appealed. No costs order was made for Natrium Ltd, a notice party. The ruling affirmed the inspectors' powers and the legality of the seizure.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: D2 Private must pay costs of failed challenge to Clerys investigation. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• June 12th 2015 Other
• 2016-11-08 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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