Gym director gets €300k for unfair dismissal

One of the country’s most exclusive gyms and fitness centres, which is often used by Irish rugby players, must pay the man credited with making it a success almost €300,000 for unfair dismissal.

The Employment Appeals Tribunal has ordered the David Lloyd Leisure Group to pay the compensation to Paul Taylor, 51, the former resident director and general manager of its Riverview Racquet and Fitness Club, based in Clonskeagh, Dublin.

It is one of the biggest awards ever made by the tribunal, which is limited to ordering compensation to a maximum of twice annual salary.