Skerries Golf Club wins unfair dismissal claim despite honorary secretary trying to swear oath on work diary instead of bible
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Skerries Golf Club wins unfair dismissal claim despite honorary secretary trying to swear oath on work diary instead of bible
"The honorary secretary somewhat "undermined the credibility" of his testimony by trying to swear an oath on his work diary instead of the Holy Bible."
"Donnacha Neary, a well-known entrepreneur in the construction trade, was warned by an adjudicator about the risk of being prosecuted for perjury."
"The adjudicator stated, "I expect and demand the truth," emphasizing the importance of honest testimony during the hearing."
Skerries Golf Club successfully defended against an unfair dismissal claim. The honorary secretary's credibility was questioned when he attempted to swear an oath on his work diary instead of the Holy Bible. During the hearing, witness Donnacha Neary, a prominent entrepreneur, was cautioned by an adjudicator about the potential for perjury and was explicitly told to provide truthful testimony. The club's defense was ultimately upheld despite these challenges.
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