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Rail worker's action is settled
Summary
Carol Sheridan, a 55‑year‑old clerical officer in Irish Rail's corporate communications, was dismissed after a random breath test on 27 September 2023 recorded 50 µg per 100 ml, above the company's 35 µg threshold. She was initially suspended, then formally dismissed on safety grounds. In February 2024 she sought an injunction to prevent dismissal, arguing no serious safety issue had been identified and that the test reflected alcohol consumed the previous evening, not at work. Irish Rail opposed the injunction, citing her presence at work under the influence as a safety risk. The injunction was withdrawn after the parties entered talks. The High Court heard the case was settled; no settlement details were disclosed. Sheridan will not return to work, and the case was struck out. No further legal action was reported.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Rail worker's action is settled. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- September 27th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-06-16 Publication
Why: She claimed Irish Rail could not dismiss her on safety grounds because no serious safety issue has been identified by the company. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- High Court
- The High Court
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