In response, Hassen sought to remove Irish from his job, accusing him of “subverting, obstructing and delaying” the granting of access. Irish remains on leave as of Monday, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, which is representing Irish in challenging his proposed removal.
“Tony Irish is being punished for doing his job,” PEER executive director Tim Whitehouse said. “Elevating important concerns up the chain of command is how government is supposed to work.”
