IMO director of communications settles dismissal case and leaves organisation

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Maria Murphy resolved her High Court proceedings over her purported dismissal after reaching an agreement with the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO). The IMO confirmed that she had left the organisation and was no longer its employee. The proceedings could be struck out, the court was told.

The settlement terms were not disclosed in court. The IMO later told members it paid Murphy €135,000 in an ex gratia termination package and €115,000 towards her legal costs, without admission of liability.