Appeal tribunal decision

Finding and Order

The Appeal Tribunal finds that a member of the Institute, with an address in Co. Cork did act in breach of:

1. the institute's Continuing Professional Development Regulation 6.1 by failing to submit a CPD declaration for 2019; and
2. the institutes' Continuing Professional Development Regulation 5.2 by failing to respond to correspondence from the Quality Assurance Committee.

and is accordingly liable to disciplinary action under the lnstitute's Disciplinary Bye­ Laws.

The Appeal Tribunal finds the member's actions amount to poor professional performance.

The Appeal Tribunal finds the Formal Allegation proven and makes an Order as to Sanction that the Member be subject to a reprimand, a fine of €1,500 and a contribution to costs in the amount of €2,500.

Background and outline of disciplinary matter

That the member did act in breach of

1. the lnstitute's Continuing Professional Development Regulation 6.1 by failing to submit a CPD declaration for 2019; and
2. the lnstitute's Continuing Professional Development Regulation 5.2 by failing to respond to correspondence from the Quality Assurance Committee.

Identification of appropriate orders

Recognising the benefits of resolution through the settlement process, the Appeal Tribunal considered the findings and orders made appropriate having regard to the objectives of the Disciplinary Bye-Laws, the applicable guidelines on sanctioning and the particular facts and circumstances of the matter before it.

Reference: Karen Jones, Gibney Communications
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