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Exams supervisor says 'cross country' routes risked getting stuck in 'silage traffic'
Summary
A Leaving Certificate supervisor has brought a complaint before the Workplace Relations Commission against the State Examinations Commission over mileage allowance deductions spanning three years. Daniel Murphy, from Monaghan, supervised exams at a school in Kells, County Meath, and claims he was underpaid by over €1,600 in total across 2021, 2022 and 2023 for mileage expenses. Mr Murphy stated he used the N2 route to ensure timely arrival for exam supervision, rather than minor back roads he considered impractical and subject to traffic delays. The SEC disputed the claims fell within the scope of the Payment of Wages Act 1991 and argued mileage should reflect the shortest available distance. Adjudicator Christina Ryan adjourned the hearing to consider whether the complaints were statute-barred and whether mileage allowances constitute wages under the relevant legislation before addressing the substantive complaint. A decision will be issued in writing to both parties.
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What: Report matter: Exams supervisor says 'cross country' routes risked getting stuck in 'silage traffic'. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2022 and 2023 Other
- 2024-04-11 Publication
Why: A Leaving Cert supervisor claims his pay was unlawfully docked by over €1,600 in a three-year row over mileage allowances because officials expected him to drive "cross country" on back roads to take the shortest possible route to the school he was posted to. CNI source report
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