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Second order setting pay conditions for electrical workers set aside

Summary

The High Court set aside a second Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) that established pay and conditions for electrical workers after a judicial review by the National Electrical Contractors of Ireland (NECI). NECI, represented by Helen Callanan SC and instructed by HG Carpendale Solicitors, argued that the SEO, which began in February, was flawed because the Labour Court had not properly considered NECI's submissions and because the conditions it imposed could not be complied with. NECI also claimed that Ireland lacked pension, sick pay and death-in-service schemes that met the SEO's requirements. The court, after hearing the case, agreed that an order could quash the SEO, struck out the proceedings and awarded costs to NECI. The decision follows earlier Supreme Court rulings that found the Minister had acted beyond his powers in a 2019 SEO for electricians, leading to a revised, approved SEO for the sector.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Second order setting pay conditions for electrical workers set aside. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• June 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2022-10-25 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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