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Brendan Ogle alleges he was 'defamed' during speech by Unite's former chairman
Summary
Brendan Ogle is testifying in a Workplace Relations Commission hearing that Unite's former chairman, Tony Woodhouse, defamed him during a 2022 conference by claiming "lies were being told" about the union on social media. Ogle says the remarks were made after his wife, Unite official Amanda La Combre, posted on Facebook about his return to work from cancer treatment, which was reported by the Irish and British press. He alleges Woodhouse's comments were made without naming him and that they were part of a broader pattern of defamation. Ogle has filed a defamation claim against Woodhouse and has been warned not to discuss his evidence with anyone. The hearing is adjourned for the night, with cross‑examination to resume later. The case remains an ongoing complaint under the Employment Equality Act 1998.
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What: Report matter: Brendan Ogle alleges he was 'defamed' during speech by Unite's former chairman. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- September 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 2022 Other
- March 2023 Other
- 2024-02-28 Publication
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