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Dentists urged to resolve differences through mediation rather than Four Courts

Summary

In a High Court hearing, Judge Caroline Costello advised dentists Michael Maguire and James Hiney, who share premises in Mullingar, to seek mediation instead of court action. Mr Maguire alleged that Mr Hiney installed a hidden camera to surveil his staff, a claim Mr Hiney denies, stating the camera was for security. Mr Maguire is pursuing injunctions to stop surveillance, to recover patient lists, to prevent solicitation of his patients, and to halt any construction at the shared building. The judge granted Mr Maguire permission to serve short‑notice injunctions ex‑parte. Mr Byrne, Mr Maguire's counsel, indicated the parties might adjourn the case to late July after reaching an intermediate, without‑prejudice agreement. The agreement would bar surveillance, construction, and solicitation. Judge Costello urged that the dispute be resolved through mediation rather than further court proceedings in the Four Courts.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dentists urged to resolve differences through mediation rather than Four Courts. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2018-06-28 Publication

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