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Church of Ireland Archbishop denies he is employer of Dublin-based Minister
Summary
In a High Court hearing on 11 May 2017, Rev. Obinna Ulogwara sought an injunction to prevent Archbishop Michael Jackson from terminating his employment, claiming he was an employee of the Archbishop and that the parish's abolition had breached his contract. Ulogwara, a Bishop's curate who served at St George and St Thomas for seven years, argued that he had not received assurances about his future role and feared losing ministry, employment, and housing. His legal team, led by Ken Fogarty SC, requested that Jackson be restrained from refusing to continue Ulogwara's employment and that he be paid until 25 May. Archbishop Jackson's counsel, Tom Mallon BL, denied any employer‑employee relationship, stating Ulogwara's stipend came from parish funds and that he was not a diocesan employee. The judge adjourned the case to allow the submission of a sworn affidavit from Jackson's predecessor, Dr.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Church of Ireland Archbishop denies he is employer of Dublin-based Minister. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- May 25th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-05-11 Publication
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