Woman told bank of health problem on day she left

A FORMER AIB staff officer agreed under cross- examination in the High Court yesterday that the first time she told the bank she had a health problem was in May 2000 when she ceased working for it.

Sheila O’Keeffe, aged 48, of Billis, Drumalee, Cavan, is taking the action against the bank for damages alleging bullying and psychological abuse while employed at the bank in Cavan between 1999 and 2000.

AIB denies the claims and says she was not subjected to work-related stress as alleged and denies it was negligent or in breach of duty. Yesterday was the third day of the action.