David James Murphy

Solicitor, DJM Legal

David James Murphy is a solicitor with a strong background in employment law and advocacy. He has represented finance professionals and doctors in industrial relations matters and remains experienced in this field. After qualifying as a solicitor, David has focused on employment law, and worked in the employment department of a major international law firm.

He was appointed as an Adjudication Officer to the Workplace Relations Commission in 2022 and operates his own legal practice, specialising in both employment law and capacity law.

David’s qualifications include an Advanced Diploma in Employment Law from the Kings Inns, a Certificate in Workplace Adjudication from the National College of Ireland, and a Certificate in Mediation from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He also regularly teaches at the Law Society, University of Limerick, and University College Cork.

David James Murphy is a skilled and knowledgeable solicitor with a strong track record of success. He is dedicated to his clients and committed to ongoing professional development.

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Ireland—Reasons for dismissal and reasonableness

Practice Notes

This Practice Note outlines permitted and prohibited grounds for dismissal under the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977 (Ireland), emphasising employer obligations to act reasonably. It covers misconduct, medical incapacity, performance issues, and redundancy, with procedural requirements and case law references.

Ireland - Employment

Ireland—Unfair dismissal

Practice Notes

This Practice Note summarises the issues relating to unfair dismissal claims in Ireland, including the eligibility criteria for bringing a claim, the meaning of dismissal for statutory purposes, and the concept of ‘reasonableness’ in relation to reasons for dismissal and procedural requirements. It also deals with remedies for successful claims and options for resolving and settling claims.

Ireland - Employment

Ireland—Unfair dismissal—Remedies

Practice Notes

This Practice Note explains the possible remedies available to a claimant in respect of a claim for unfair dismissal pursuant to the terms of the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977 (Ireland). It considers a claimant’s entitlement to a finding by the Workplace Relations Commission that the dismissal was unfair, and explains how reinstatement, re-engagement and compensation, as applicable, would be determined.

Ireland - Employment