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.
Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie