UHL clinical director to return to post after case resolved

Prof. Lenehan had sought an injunction over a HSE decision to put him on paid administrative leave pending an investigation for alleged serious misconduct relating to circumstances surrounding Aoife Johnston's death

Professor Brian Lenehan will be returning to his position until his contract ends next June and will also participate in a disciplinary process which has been brought against him, the court heard. Photo: Collins Courts

A High Court dispute over the suspension of the chief clinical director of University Hospital Limerick (UHL) in the wake of an investigation into the death of Aoife Johnston has been settled.

Professor Brian Lenehan will be returning to his position until his contract ends next June and will also participate in a disciplinary process which has been brought against him, the court heard.