Sheriff v. Corrigan [2000] IESC 4; [2001] 1 ILRM 67 (15th February, 2000)

Sheriff v. Corrigan [2000] IESC 4; [2001] 1 ILRM 67 (15th February, 2000)

The applicant was afforded natural justice as he was informed of the relevant charge, the essential facts, and given a reasonable opportunity to respond. The procedures followed were fair in the circumstances, and the penalty imposed was not disproportionate to the misconduct. The appeal was dismissed.

Citation
[2001] 1 ILRM 67
Parties
Applicant/appellant: Anthony Sheriff; Respondent: Minister for Justice
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment on Appeal From High Court
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Natural Justice, Fair Procedures, Disciplinary Penalties, Proportionality of Penalty, Right to Be Heard
Administrative Law Employment Law Disciplinary Proceedings Natural Justice Fair Procedures Disciplinary Penalties Proportionality of Penalty Right to Be Heard

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Parties

Anthony Sheriff

Applicant/appellant

Minister for Justice

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment on Appeal From High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant was afforded natural justice in the disciplinary process
  2. 2 Whether the penalty imposed was disproportionate to the alleged misconduct
  3. 3 Whether the procedures followed complied with the requirements of fair procedures

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant was afforded natural justice as he was informed of the relevant charge, the essential facts, and given a reasonable opportunity to respond. The procedures followed were fair in the circumstances, and the penalty imposed was not disproportionate to the misconduct. The appeal was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Decision of the High Court upheld
  • No further relief granted to the applicant