Three prison officers have lost their separate High Court challenges related to internal transfers and bullying allegations within the Irish Prison Service. They claimed they were denied fair procedures and natural justice when decisions were made arising out of bullying allegations against Mr Dowling and McDonald. The court heard the matter first arose in early summer 2018 when Mr Buckley had queried the promotional process for a governor grade post. In July and August, the two junior officers made bullying complaints, one against Mr Dowling and the other against Mr McDonald. A new process to investigate the bullying allegation was then opened and Mr McDonald brought new High Court proceedings challenging this.

Source: Irish Examiner March 03, 2020 17:15 UTC