Shane Barry awarded €17,472 for unfair dismissal by WRC

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Shane Barry was awarded €17,472 for unfair dismissal by the Workplace Relations Commission, following a hearing on 4 November 2021.

The WRC found the garage had failed to follow fair procedures when dismissing Barry from his motor mechanic job in September 2020.

The decision records that Barry was dismissed after allegations about his work, including an unsafe wheel following a pre-delivery inspection. Barry disputed the loose-wheel allegation and said he had driven the car for three kilometres after the work, with no issue. The WRC concluded that he had not received a proper opportunity to answer the allegations and was given no appeal.