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Overworked Bord na Móna driver feared he would 'kill family in lorry', WRC hears

Summary

In a Workplace Relations Commission hearing, Daniel Picton, a Bord na Móna truck driver, alleged that he had been forced to work excessive hours and was denied the statutory 11‑hour rest between shifts. He claimed to have averaged nearly 50 hours a week for a year, with only one documented breach of the rest requirement in July 2023. Picton said he had repeatedly complained to management about fatigue, including a statement that he feared he might "kill a family in the lorry," but was told to continue the run. He said a manager threatened to take him to court and refused alternative working arrangements. Bord na Móna admitted "nominal" breaches of working‑time legislation but argued the violations were not routine and that Picton had voluntarily worked overtime. The adjudication officer will issue a written decision later.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Overworked Bord na Móna driver feared he would 'kill family in lorry', WRC hears. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• April 2022 Other
• August 2023 Other
• 18th July 2023 Other
• 2024-01-12 Publication

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