Seán Dillon gives evidence in RNLI unfair dismissal case

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Seán Dillon gave evidence at the Workplace Relations Commission on 10 March 2023 in his unfair dismissal complaint against the RNLI. The hearing concerned his claim that he was selected for redundancy and denied an interview for a new regional role.

Dillon said RNLI staff at UK headquarters regarded Ireland with “ignorance” and “contempt”, and described it as a “poor relation”. He alleged failures in training, equipment provision and maritime compliance during his tenure.

The RNLI sent no representative to the hearing at Lansdowne House in Dublin 4, and adjudicator Eileen Campbell adjourned the case to consider her decision. The report said she would issue it in due course.