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Gaeilscoil urges Supreme Court to set aside orders that principal be reinstated

Summary

The Supreme Court has been asked to overturn orders that would reinstate Mr Aodhagan Ó Suird as principal of Gaelscoil Moshiolog, following a decade‑old dismissal deemed unfair by the Labour Court and the High Court. Lawyers for the school board argue that the Labour Court erred in finding the dismissal unjust, citing irrelevant considerations and failure to consider relevant matters. They also challenge the High Court's ruling that the board must pay Mr Ó Suird's legal costs on a higher practitioner‑client scale. Mr Ó Suird's counsel rejects these arguments, insisting the orders in his favour should stand. The Supreme Court, hearing the appeal on public‑interest grounds, has reserved judgment and will decide as soon as possible. The case centres on alleged misconduct by Mr Ó Suird, including a 2012 incident with a student and accusations of inflated enrolment figures, which the court described as "unfounded" and "unprincipled.".

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Gaeilscoil urges Supreme Court to set aside orders that principal be reinstated. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• August 4, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-03-11 Publication

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Stage Appeal

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