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Former international rugby ref sues IRFU

Summary

David McHugh, a former international rugby referee and former Referee Performance Manager for the IRFU since 1997, has filed High Court proceedings against the Irish Rugby Football Union. He alleges that his dismissal on 5 October was unlawful and breached his contractual rights. McHugh claims the IRFU, following an independent review of the referee department, decided he was not fit to lead it and terminated his contract. He says he was informed of the decision during a meeting where he was told he had been fired, and that he had no opportunity to defend himself. McHugh argues the dismissal was a deliberate attempt to deprive the department of adequate resources, causing him stress and affecting his health. The High Court granted him a temporary injunction preventing the IRFU from publishing any further statements about his termination, with the matter to be returned next week.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Former international rugby ref sues IRFU. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• October 5th Hearing Or Sentence
• 1999 and 1995 Other
• 2017-11-01 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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