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RNLI UK headquarters regard Ireland with 'contempt', ex manager tells WRC
Summary
Seán Dillon, former RNLI country manager for Ireland, told the Workplace Relations Commission that staff at the charity's UK headquarters treated Ireland with contempt, calling it a "poor relation." He alleged that the organisation was a "governance basket case," citing non‑compliance with maritime regulations, inadequate safeguarding, and a lack of new lifeboats for Ireland. Dillon said volunteers were issued out‑of‑date kit and training, and that Irish donors' cheques were diverted to UK accounts. He claimed he was unfairly selected for redundancy and denied an interview for a new regional head role, which went to a UK employee. Dillon's redundancy was upheld on appeal, and he subsequently took a temporary contract with another charity, losing pension contributions and facing mortgage difficulties. The RNLI did not attend the hearing, which was adjourned by the adjudicator.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: RNLI UK headquarters regard Ireland with 'contempt', ex manager tells WRC. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- January 2018 Other
- September 2021 Other
- 2 November Other
- Christmas Other
- 2023-03-10 Publication
Why: "They scored her on the basis of location because she is Irish and she was of a 'head of' title," Mr Dillon said. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- Lansdowne House
Topics
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