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Publican Frank Gleeson secures injunction preventing dismissal
Summary
In a High Court hearing on 6 April 2017, Mr Justice Paul Gilligan granted Publican Frank Gleeson an interim injunction preventing Mercantile Entertainment Group Ltd from dismissing him as CEO or taking disciplinary action based on a company‑commissioned investigation report. The injunction also barred the company from acting on findings in that report, which Gleeson's counsel described as prejudicial, flawed and lacking fair procedure. The injunction was granted ex‑parte and the matter was adjourned to 26 April. Gleeson, a 30‑per‑cent shareholder in Ardan Advisory, has been on gardening leave since December and fears the investigation will damage his reputation and finances. The injunction protects him while the investigation and related commercial court proceedings continue. The injunction does not alter any potential future outcomes of the investigation or other claims pending against him.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Publican Frank Gleeson secures injunction preventing dismissal. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- April 26th Adjournment
- 2017-04-06 Publication
Why: Seeking the injunction on Thursday Rossa Fanning SC, appearing with Padraic Lyons Bl, said the orders were sought because the company plans to meet next week to consider an investigation report, commissioned by the Group, into certain allegations of wrongdoing against Mr Gleeson, which are denied. CNI source report
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Outcome: The judge, who made the orders on an ex-parte basis, adjourned the matter to April 26th next following the Easter vacation.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Dame Street
- Exchequer Street
- Dawson Street
- George's Street
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