Woman sues AIB for ‘bullying and abuse’

A 48-YEAR-OLD woman has begun an action for damages against Allied Irish Bank plc for alleged bullying and psychological abuse while employed at the bank.

Sheila O’Keeffe, of Billis, Drumalee, Co Cavan, has taken the proceedings arising out of her employment with the bank between 1998 and 2001.

AIB denies the claims and the hearing before Mr Justice Vivian Lavan was told the case would continue into next term.