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Court crier challenges termination of employment

Summary

Mr Martin Walsh, a court crier who has served as tipstaff for Circuit Court Judge Doirbhile Flanagan since 2012 and in similar roles since 2001 after retiring from the Defence Forces, has filed a High Court judicial review to challenge the Courts Service's decision to terminate his employment in December following Judge Flanagan's retirement. Walsh argues the decision is unlawful because his contract is of indefinite duration, contrary to the initial temporary terms that allowed termination at any time, a compulsory retirement age of 65, and vacating the post when the judge leaves office. He claims he was appointed to a permanent court crier position in 2005 and that discussions with HR have not resolved the issue. Represented by Ken Fogarty SC and James Doran BL, Walsh seeks orders to quash the termination, compel continued employment, and declare his contract indefinite under the 2003 Protection of Employees Work Act.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Court crier challenges termination of employment. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2018-12-07 Publication

Why: Mr Walsh claims the decision is unlawful because he has acquired a contract of indefinite duration. CNI source report

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