Prof Philip Nolan to seek injunction restraining his dismissal from Science Foundation Ireland

Prof Philip Nolan was this week dismissed from the role of director general at Science Foundation Ireland. Photograph: PA WireProf Philip Nolan is to seek a High Court injunction later today restraining his dismissal from Science Foundation Ireland .

Padraic Lyons SC, for Prof Nolan, told the court on Thursday morning that his client was notified on Monday night that he was being dismissed from the role of director general at the research agency. Mr Lyons was speaking as he made an urgent application to Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy to hear Prof Nolan’s application for an injunction restraining his dismissal. The papers in the case would be ready by lunchtime, the court heard.Andhra Bhavan review: I immediately added this Dublin 1 restaurant to my list of favourites

‘Murdered in her own home’: Belfast man jailed for 17 years after beating partner to death in ‘devastating attack’In a statement on Tuesday, SFI said Prof Nolan is no longer director general of the organisation and a new acting director had been appointed. SFI is a State-funded research agency which provides grants for researchers from around the world who wish to relocate to Ireland.

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