Maguire and Hiney settle High Court surveillance dispute

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A High Court dispute between Dr Michael Maguire and Dr James Hiney over alleged workplace surveillance was settled following a second mediation that ended on 24 October 2018. The settlement was reported to the court on 25 October, when Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds agreed to strike out the case.

The dentists operated separate practices from a jointly owned building at Market Point, Mullingar, County Westmeath.

As part of the settlement, both unconditionally withdrew allegations of improper conduct against each other. Dr Maguire acknowledged that CCTV installed by Dr Hiney was not intended to survey him or his patients, and that Dr Hiney's contact with his patients was not for solicitation.

No other details of the settlement were revealed in open court.