INM executive blames O’Brien for dismissal

A former executive of Independent News and Media has launched a High Court action against the group claiming its biggest shareholder, Denis O’Brien, was behind the decision to oust him from his €300,000 job.

Karl Brophy, who was director of corporate affairs before his dismissal in April, is seeking a High Court declaration that a decision to dismiss was unlawful.

The executive, given the job by former INM chief executive Gavin O’Reilly, is also seeking damages.