Mr Gerald J Higgins
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Allegation
Matter 1
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Matter 2
[redacted]
Finding
Preliminary Matters
Application for the hearing to be heard in private
1. Ms Sampson made an application for the entire hearing to be heard in private given the matters related to the Registrant’s previous health issues [redacted].
2. Having heard and accepted the advice of the Legal Assessor, the Panel decided that it was appropriate to hold the entirety of the hearing in private to protect the private life of the Registrant and in particular [redacted], in accordance with the provisions of Rule 10(1)a of the Rules. The Panel considered that it would not be practicable to hold any of the hearing in public [redacted]. The Panel agreed with the submissions of Ms Sampson [redacted].
Order
The Registrar is directed to suspend the registration of Mr Gerald J Higgins for a period of 6 months on the expiry of the existing order.
Notes
This Order will be reviewed again before its expiry on 8 June 2026.
Hearing History
History of Hearings for Mr Gerald J Higgins
| Date | Panel | Hearing type | Outcomes / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/05/2026 | Conduct and Competence Committee | Review Hearing | Hearing has not yet been held |
| 13/11/2025 | Conduct and Competence Committee | Review Hearing | Suspended |
| 16/11/2022 | Conduct and Competence Committee | Review Hearing | Conditions of Practice |