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Pilot's union seeks order halting Ryanair's damages action
Summary
Forsa, the parent union of IALPA, has asked the High Court to halt Ryanair's legal action against the union and several named pilots, including IALPA president Evan Cullen. The airline's claim stems from a planned 48‑hour strike on 22‑23 August that was stopped by an injunction. Ryanair seeks damages for the strike, alleging it caused a €13.7 million loss from reduced bookings and negative publicity. The injunction remains in place while mediation talks continue. Forsa's counsel, Marguerite Bolger SC, obtained an ex‑parte order from Justice John Jordan to stay the proceedings pending mediation, arguing that Ryanair's attempt to fast‑track the case would leave the union in limbo. The matter is set to return to court next Thursday for further consideration.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Pilot's union seeks order halting Ryanair's damages action. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- August 22nd Hearing Or Sentence
- March 31st 2020 Other
- 2019-10-18 Publication
Why: The judge sought an undertaking from Ryanair to progress its action in order to "protect the union's position" and so that it would "not be left in limbo". CNI source report
Places mentioned
- High Court
Topics
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