Leaving Cert grinds school backed by Brian O'Driscoll and Caelan Doris saw 'star teacher' caught in row over alleged attempt to poach students
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The ongoing legal battle in the High Court reveals the fierce competition among private tutoring companies in Ireland. Rob Browne, a former teacher at the Dublin Academy of Education, was accused of stealing student contact details to solicit students for another tutoring organization, Grinds 360. The Dublin Academy responded by obtaining court injunctions to prevent Browne from using its confidential information, underscoring the tensions and ethical dilemmas within the private education sector, particularly as it becomes increasingly driven by recruitment and student retention strategies.
In a recent High Court case, a former maths teacher was accused of misusing confidential student data in a competitive private tuition market.
The Dublin Academy of Education claimed Rob Browne stole student contact details to entice students to Grinds 360, leading to an injunction against him.
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