Principal suspended over ‘very serious’ complaints

A secondary school principal was suspended from her position after a number of “very serious” complaints were made against her, the High Court heard yesterday.

Justine Hughes, who is the principal of Coláiste na Mí post-primary school at the Johnstown Educational Campus, Johnstown, Navan, Co Meath, denies allegations of serious misconduct made against her.

The co-educational school, run by the Louth & Meath Education Training Board, first opened its doors to students in 2013.