Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival dispute with employee 'crying out for mediation', says judge

The judge said it was 'an extraordinary and regrettable tale'

Kery Mullaly claims he was suspended on September 13, 2024, without any prior notice of eight misconduct allegations against him which he vehemently denies.

A High Court judge has said a dispute over disciplinary moves against the only full time employee of the Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival CLG is "crying out for mediation".

Mr Justice Brian Cregan made the comment when he granted an extension of time to the festival to file its defence against Kery Mullaly, a business developer who was employed to prepare and obtain sponsorship of the annual pride festival in the city.