Philip Nolan fights back, claiming managers ‘acted in concert’ against him

Prof Philip Nolan said in an affidavit to the High Court that he had 'encountered profound resistance to change among the executive committee' of Science Foundation Ireland

When later appointed as “CEO designate” of a proposed new body Research Ireland – merging SFI and the Irish Research Council – this was seen as an endorsement of him “and did not go down well with those opposed to his reforming agenda”.Niamh Regan: Come as You Are – Warts-and-all thoughts on life, love and relationships

However, the investigation concluded he had displayed “inappropriate behaviour” towards the managers concerned, which was at the “upper level” in respect of two senior staff. Fast forward to last Monday night. After 9pm Prof Nolan received an email confirming he had been dismissed following a board meeting earlier that day. As a board member, he had received no notice of it taking place. It was due to discuss the findings of the investigation.

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