Helen Earley loses High Court action over transfer

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Helen Earley lost her High Court action over a temporary work transfer, reported on 27 November 2015. The dispute concerned her role overseeing mental health services in Roscommon. The court found no bad-faith conspiracy or failure to recognise her rights, and said the proposed reassignment was not intended to investigate her conduct or begin disciplinary proceedings. The judge said the transfer was considered prudent while reviews of anonymous complaints and service arrangements continued. He also described the Roscommon services as being in a crisis situation.