UHL chief clinical director claims his administrative leave pending Aoife Johnston inquiry is unlawful – The Irish Times

The chief clinical director of University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is seeking an injunction over being placed on paid administrative leave following the death of student Aoife Johnston, as he denies any misconduct and questions the decision’s legality. Prof Brian Lenehan was part of a team that reinstated a protocol for dealing with overcrowding in the emergency department, which was defied due to safety concerns, leading to an inquiry into his actions and performance by the HSE. Despite concerns raised by a report following Johnston’s death, Lenehan argues that the decision to suspend him was unjustified and lacked proper procedure.

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