Broadcaster Paul Byrne sues Virgin Media over disciplinary process and suspension

He claims he was suspended after information he gave in a broadcast turned out not to be accurate

Paul Byrne was suspended from his role following a live report he made on the afternoon of February 9 last concerning the death of a young boy in County Waterford.

Broadcaster Paul Byrne has launched High Court proceedings over internal disciplinary proceedings brought against him by his employer Virgin Media television.

Mr Byrne, who is the broadcaster's southern correspondent, was suspended from his role following a live report he made on the afternoon of February 9 last concerning the death of a young boy in County Waterford.