Irish teacher's unlawfully obtained Snapchat evidence admitted for fitness-to-teach inquiry.

An Irish teacher, who admitted to a one-time sexual encounter with a former student, has failed to block evidence from a Snapchat account that was obtained by their ex-partner. The teacher argued the evidence was unlawfully gathered without consent, but Judge Conleth Bradley ruled it admissible for a fitness-to-teach inquiry, emphasizing the Teaching Council's authority to compel evidence. The inquiry is ongoing, focusing on alleged communications between the teacher and the student.

October 09, 2024
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