David Byrnes

David Byrnes

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David Byrnes is a barrister representing Ali Izzy in his legal case against SolarWinds Software Europe DAC, focusing on allegations of unfair dismissal and corruption during his tenure at the company.

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David Byrnes, appearing instructed by Setanta Solicitors, said his client was 'not aware' of the outcome of the first disciplinary process.

Case of Aer Lingus pilot sacked over alleged ‘toxic fumes’ campaign becomes longest WRC hearing – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-22
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David Byrnes is the barrister representing Tom O’Riordan during the tribunal hearings.

Aer Lingus pilot says ‘subterfuge’ on safety report ‘an effort to mislead the authorities’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-17
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Byrnes is O'Riordan's barrister who presented evidence during the tribunal hearing.

IAA boss accidentally includes pilot in email – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-16
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David Byrnes is O’Riordan's barrister who questioned him about his feelings during the escort out.

Pilot ‘escorted out’ of Aer Lingus HQ by gardaí says he felt like a ‘criminal’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-16
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David Byrnes is the counsel for Declan McCabe who questioned Eamon Kierans during the disciplinary hearing.

Aer Lingus manager denies disciplinary investigation was a ‘whitewash’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-26
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David Byrnes is the counsel for the complainant in the case regarding Declan McCabe's actions.

Aer Lingus pilot tells WRC about co-pilot’s use of word ‘apologies’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-12
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David Byrnes BL is the counsel for the complainant in the tribunal hearing.

Air traffic control thought whistleblower pilot’s jet headed for ‘wrong runway’, WRC told – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-09
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David Byrnes is the lawyer representing Declan McCabe in the tribunal.

‘A direct attack on my wife, my family, my career and my reputation’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-04
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David Byrnes is the barrister representing Declan McCabe in the tribunal hearing.

Aer Lingus pilot feared ‘retribution’ from senior airline personnel, WRC hears – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-03
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David Byrnes is the barrister representing Lois West in her case against the Garda management.

Garda whistleblower says she took work leave as she was ‘terrified’ of new analysis chief – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-07
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David Byrnes is the barrister representing Tom O'Riordan in the tribunal against Aer Lingus.

Aer Lingus feared ‘Barbra Streisand effect’ if it got injunction over sacked pilot’s posts – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-01
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David Byrnes BL was instructed by Gráinne O’Donovan to represent Ali Izzy.

Fired salesman testifies on corruption claims at Cork-headquartered global IT firm – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-18
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