Gynaecologist on leave since 2019 entitled to be reinstated

Consultant placed on administrative leave following concerns raised by nursing staff  in connection with five patients who attended for hysteroscopy procedures

The Court of Appeal has ruled that a consultant gynaecologist who has been on administrative leave from his role since August 2019 is entitled to an order terminating his suspension and reinstating him with immediate effect. Picture: iStock

The Court of Appeal has ruled that a consultant gynaecologist who has been on administrative leave from his role since August 2019 is entitled to an order terminating his suspension and reinstating him with immediate effect.

Ray O’Sullivan was placed on administrative leave from his position at St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny on full pay in August 2019.