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Case No. 2193Judicial review (administrative law – security card suspension) · Co. Dublin · 26 Nov 2024

Gardaí added as respondent in Dublin Airport employee's judicial review over security card suspension

Christopher Doyle, 34, a Dublin Airport aircraft technician, is seeking a judicial review at the High Court over the suspension of his security card following a failed enhanced background check, which he suspects is linked to recording a colleague's video supporting Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch's 2024 General Election campaign. He added An Garda Síochána as a third respondent, and Mr Justice Garrett Simons adjourned the case to allow all respondents to be heard.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatChristopher Doyle is seeking a judicial review of a decision regarding his appeal relating to a failed security intelligence check and the suspension of his identity card at Dublin Airport. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe is an aircraft technician employed by Dublin Aerospace Ltd. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe filed papers against Dublin Airport Authority, the Minister for Justice, and added An Garda Síochána as a third respondent. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe was the subject of a failed enhanced background check in November 2024 resulting in his airport identity card being suspended. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe video later appeared on Instagram, X and TikTok addressed to the @officialgerardhutch account. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatOn 2 December 2024, Mr Doyle attended an investigation meeting around the video, admitted making it, and apologised. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereChristopher Doyle lives at Claremont Lawns, Glasnevin, Dublin 11. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenOn 5 December 2024, Mr Doyle sent an email to the Department of Justice appealing the decision. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMr Justice Garrett Simons said he would not grant permission for a judicial review hearing on an ex parte basis and adjourned the case. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to a sitting of the court early the following month with all three respondents to be heard. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Mar2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Gardaí added to action taken by suspended Dublin Airport employee over ‘Monk’ election support video

    Reports the High Court hearing on 3 March 2025 where Mr Justice Garrett Simons refused to grant an ex parte judicial review and adjourned the case, requiring all three respondents (DAA, the Minister for Justice, and An Garda Síochána) to be heard at a sitting early the following month.

    victim, Christopher Doyle, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Christopher Doyle