Suspended AIB manager seeks damages

A senior manager with AIB was suspended from his job following an allegation that he facilitated alleged tax evasion at the former League of Ireland club, Galway United, the High Court heard yesterday.

Sean McHugh, aged 54, who was employed as a senior manager at AIB’s business centre Galway, has sued AIB for damages arising out of his suspension on full pay in Sept 2012. He claims the suspension was “in retaliation” for the bullying claim made against his superior.

He has asked the court for various declarations including that his suspension is null and void. He claims his suspension is wrong, has effected his health, and damaged his reputation.