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'Super injunction' over employee's case against CFA is lifted

Summary

The High Court lifted a 'super injunction' that had barred media coverage of a case involving an employee of the Child and Family Agency (CFA). The employee had obtained a temporary injunction before Christmas to prevent the CFA and the human‑resources firm Acrux Consulting from approving, releasing or publishing a preliminary report that contained adverse findings against him. He argued the investigation was flawed and that the findings were unfounded. The injunction, granted under Section 45 of the 1961 Courts (Supplement Provisions) Act, aimed to protect the employee's reputation and keep the investigation confidential. Mr Justice Senan Allen ruled that while the case could be reported, the employee could not be identified in the media. The order was amended to allow limited reporting by the CFA's CEO and a few officials, and the matter was adjourned to February.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Super injunction' over employee's case against CFA is lifted. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• Christmas Other
• 2022-01-21 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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