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Former IFI CEO claims he was 'blackmailed' by Senator

Date
2026-03-04
Stage
Hearing Or Decision
Primary locality
Galway
County
Galway

Summary

Former Inland Fisheries Ireland chief executive Francis O'Donnell told the Workplace Relations Commission that he reported an alleged blackmail by a senator while facing pressure over a suspended employee.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Former IFI CEO claims he was 'blackmailed' by Senator. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

Why: "I would propose to hear the matter in public as I have already done, not least because evidence has already been given and third parties have been named already," he said. CNI source report

Case subjects

Francis O'Donnell

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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