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Broadcaster Paul Byrne resolves action against Virgin Media
Summary
Broadcaster Paul Byrne settled his High Court action against Virgin Media Television after mediation. The case, which involved Byrne's claim that Virgin Media's internal disciplinary proceedings were flawed, was struck out by the court. Byrne, who had been suspended following a February 9 report about a boy's death in County Waterford, alleged that the investigation's claim he had verified was false and that the disciplinary process could lead to dismissal for alleged gross misconduct. He denied wrongdoing, said the process was punitive and breached his contractual rights, and sought orders to lift his suspension and prevent replacement. Virgin Media rejected his claims, stating the alleged breach was "serious in nature" and that steps were needed to avoid a repeat. The settlement terms remain confidential. Mr Justice Mark Sanfey welcomed the resolution. Mr Byrne was not present at the hearing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Broadcaster Paul Byrne resolves action against Virgin Media. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- February 9th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-06-04 Publication
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- High Court
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