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High Court grants injunction prohibiting airport strike
Summary
In March 2014 the High Court, by Mr Justice Paul Gilligan, granted an injunction that prevented a four‑hour strike by Siptu members at Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports. The injunction was sought by the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) and Ryanair, who argued the planned stoppage would be illegal and would cause major disruption to passengers and airlines. Siptu claimed the strike was a bona fide trade dispute over pension rights under the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme. The judge found the DAA's concerns about the legality of the Siptu ballot and the potential impact on airport operations compelling, and he was satisfied that damages would not be an adequate remedy. The injunction was based solely on the DAA's application; Ryanair's application was not considered. The court left the full hearing of the dispute to a later proceeding.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: High Court grants injunction prohibiting airport strike. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- Friday 14th March Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-03-12 Publication
Why: Today at the High Court Mr Justice Paul Gilligan granted an injunction prohibiting the strike because the "legal validity" of the ballot of Siptu members at the DAA arising out of the pension dispute was "clearly in issue. CNI source report
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