Ammi Burke to Have Her Unfair Dismissal Claim Challenge Heard in May, Reports BreakingNews.ie

Former RTE producer Ammi Burke’s claim for unfair dismissal is set to be heard in May. Burke, who had worked for the broadcaster for nearly 20 years, alleges that she was let go without sufficient cause and is seeking compensation as a result. The case has garnered attention in Ireland and beyond, with many speculating about the outcome and its potential implications for employment law. As the hearing approaches, both sides are gearing up for what promises to be a closely watched legal battle. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the background of Burke’s case and what we can expect to see in the courtroom in the coming weeks.


The High Court challenge brought by solicitor Ammi Burke against the rejection of her unfair dismissal claim by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) will be heard in early May. In 2019, Ms. Burke was dismissed from law firm Arthur Cox LLP and had her claim of unfair dismissal rejected by an independent adjudication officer at the WRC. Ms. Burke launched a High Court judicial review action, claiming that the decision was flawed and made in breach of fair procedures. The hearing of Ms. Burke’s action has been scheduled for May 2nd and is expected to last for one and a half days. She claims that the adjudication of the claims must be inquisitorial in nature and that the decision was flawed because the adjudication officer refused to summon two witnesses employed by Arthur Cox and failed to have certain emails produced. The claims are denied, and the defendant will oppose the application.


As the date for Ammi Burke’s unfair dismissal hearing approaches, the outcome could have significant implications for those fighting similar claims. With this challenge, Burke is taking a stand against what she believes to be an unjust dismissal from her post as a deputy principal. The resolution of her case will set a precedent for how others in her position are treated in the future. BreakingNews.ie will continue to follow this story and provide updates on the outcome of the hearing in May.