Susan Byrne wins discovery ruling in tiger kidnapping case

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Susan Byrne secured a High Court discovery ruling in her damages action against An Post on 28 February 2020, arising from an attempted tiger kidnapping. The case concerns allegations that she was not warned about risks connected with her work at Balbriggan sub-post office or properly trained to prevent such incidents. The claims are denied.

Mr Justice Mark Sanfey ordered discovery of An Post’s Postmasters Manual and its 2006 Retail Sub-Offices Procedures Handbook, with parts of the handbook to be redacted. He declined to order discovery of other materials judged irrelevant and adjourned the case to March for the parties to consider the ruling.