Declan Culliton alleges plant hire price-fixing at WRC

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Declan Culliton’s complaint alleging plant hire price-fixing was heard at the Workplace Relations Commission on 14 February 2025. He alleges he was penalised after raising concerns about anti-competitive practices.

Culliton says he was told to approve increased prices on machinery Laois Hire supplied to HSS Hire Ireland. HSS disputes his account of the meeting and denies price-fixing or collusion.

His complaint is made under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014. HSS also disputes that he had authority to approve price increases and says an audit made no finding of price-fixing or collusion involving the company’s managing director.

The WRC adjourned the case.