Martin Walsh wins permission for High Court employment challenge

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Martin Walsh was granted permission to bring a High Court judicial review challenge against the termination of his employment on 7 December 2018. He is challenging a Courts Service decision linked to the retirement of Circuit Court Judge Doirbhile Flanagan. Walsh claims he held a contract of indefinite duration and seeks orders quashing the termination decision and requiring the Courts Service to keep him employed. Permission was granted ex parte by Mr Justice Charles Meenan, meaning the application was heard with only one side represented. Walsh also seeks declarations under the Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003.