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Accountant who said employer 'laughed' when she asked about redundancy wins €25k
Summary
An accountant, Siobhán McDonagh, who claimed her employer laughed at her when she asked about her redundancy package, has won over €25,000 in compensation for unfair dismissal. McDonagh, who worked for James P McCann Ireland Ltd for 17 years, was made redundant in January 2026. She alleged that her employer, Jim McCann, told her she would have to claim her redundancy from the State. Despite receiving her redundancy from the Social Protection Fund, McDonagh believed the company was doing well. The tribunal heard that the company was in extreme financial difficulties, with only two arcades remaining in Dublin. The adjudication officer found that the company had significant procedural defects in the termination, including no meaningful consultation or selection process. McDonagh was awarded €25,177.62 for unfair dismissal.
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What: Report matter: Accountant who said employer 'laughed' when she asked about redundancy wins €25k. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
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- 2026-06-12 Publication
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