Philip Nolan settles action against Science Foundation Ireland

The former member of the high-profile National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) sued the foundation last May seeking to prevent his dismissal

Professor Philip Nolan. File picture

Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) has said its termination of Prof Philip Nolan’s director general contract was “never intended to imply any finding of wrongdoing on his part”.

In a statement read in the Court of Appeal on Friday, the State-funded research agency said the litigation with its former chief has been “damaging to the reputations of all parties” and it is pleased that they have agreed to bring the case to a conclusion.