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Mr Michael Foley with his wife outside the High Court this morning
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The High Court today refused to extend an injunction granted to Aer Lingus chief executive Mr Michael Foley in relation to disciplinary proceedings by the company against him.
Ms Justice Mella Carroll ruled that the airline had the right to suspend Mr Foley without prior notice if he was found guilty of the charges being put before him.
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She said in a case of unfair dismissal damages awarded on appeal would be an adequate remedy.
Mr Foley was effectively suspended by the airline two weeks ago after a board sub-committee upheld complaints against him by two female employees alleging sexual harassment.
Speaking outside the court Mr Foley said: "Today’s decision was a legal decision and it does not in any way detract or infer the rights and wrongs of this case."
He said: "I still contest my innocence strongly and I will make every effort for the truth to come out."
"I have to ask the question why is Aer Lingus so insistent in denying me my right to appeal in this case," he added.
Aer Lingus director of corporate affairs, Mr Dan Loughrey said: "On behalf of Aer Lingus we welcome the decision of the High Court today. We believe it endorses the process that was set entrain by the board of the company."