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Air Corps corporal with decades of 'exceptional' service appeals promotion refusal
Summary
An Air Corps corporal with almost 40 years of exceptional and meritorious service has been granted permission by the High Court to challenge a decision refusing his promotion to sergeant. Peter Dunne, 58, who is based at Casement-Baldonnel Aerodrome, Dublin, was refused the promotion on the basis there were no relevant vacancies for him to fill, despite the officer in charge of the Air Corps endorsing his promotion and recognising his 'selflessness' and commitment to the core values of the organisation. Mr Dunne joined the Defence Forces in 1988 and the Air Corps in 1989, and has distinguished service, including being a chef in the Corps and being promoted to corporal in 2005. He applied for promotion to sergeant on account of meritorious service and distinguished conduct, which was supported by testimonials from senior staff.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Air Corps corporal with decades of 'exceptional' service appeals promotion refusal. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 2024 Other
- December 2024 Other
- September 2025 Other
- 2026-04-20 Publication
Why: Mr Dunne submits there is no requirement in the regulations that there be a relevant vacancy in order to obtain a meritorious promotion, specifically from corporal to sergeant. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Outcome: Ms Justice Sara Phelan granted permission for Mr Dunne to challenge the decision and adjourned the matter to June.
Places mentioned
- High Court
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