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Dispute between developers and trade union referred to Labour Court
Summary
The long‑running dispute between developer JJ Rhatigan and the trade union Unite over the use of subcontractors to replace direct labour has been referred to the Labour Court by the High Court. Rhatigan, who is building a block of apartments on behalf of Nama at St Edmunds, St Lomans Road, Palmerstown, Dublin, sought injunctions after picketing began near the site. He claimed work stopped following "very serious and sinister" incidents involving picketers, alleging threats and intimidation of his workers and that the picketing was "out of control". Unite denied wrongdoing, stating it conducted a lawful and peaceful protest and that any unlawful activity was carried out by individual protesters not members of the union. The union has agreed to lift the picket at St Edmunds until the Labour Court issues a recommendation, while it may continue picketing at three other sites, including a new school at Kishoge, Lucan.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dispute between developers and trade union referred to Labour Court. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2014-11-20 Publication
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