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15 witnesses may testify in dispute between auctioneers body and ex-president
2024-02-09
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In a whistleblower protection claim under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, former Irish Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Association (IPAV) president Gerry Coffey has filed a complaint with the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). The case, heard at a brief preliminary hearing, saw no evidence presented as IPAV's barrister, Jason Murray BL, requested an adjournment and a six‑week period for the complainant to serve documents and a witness list. Murray estimated that the complainant might call four to six witnesses, while IPAV could present about eight, suggesting a total of up to fifteen witnesses. The WRC was asked to set aside at least three days for the matter. Anthony Slein BL, representing Coffey, noted that both parties could engage during the adjournment to avoid unnecessary witnesses. The adjudicator, Jim Dolan, has scheduled the next hearing for around twelve weeks from now, with dates to be confirmed by the WRC.
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What: Report matter: 15 witnesses may testify in dispute between auctioneers body and ex-president. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
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- 2024-02-09 Publication
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