National court archive · 2026-03-19

'People can get better jobs': WRC hears of high turnover in charities sector

At a glance

Crime
Not stated
People
Leah O’Brien, Dominic Leydon, Stephen McBride, Penelope McGrath, Owen Keany BL
Locations
Not stated
Court
Workplace Relations Commission
Outcome
Adjudication officer Penelope McGrath has adjourned the case

Summary

A former Aware chief executive told the Workplace Relations Commission that limited pay opportunities contribute to staff turnover in the charities sector. The evidence came during Leah O'Brien's unfair-dismissal complaint, in which she alleges her redundancy followed concerns about management style and low morale.

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Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie