WRC adjourns Declan McCabe’s Aer Lingus complaints hearing

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The Workplace Relations Commission adjourned Declan McCabe’s hearing on 14 October 2026 after his counsel said he was not comfortable crossing a picket line. Adjudicator John Harraghy granted an overnight adjournment. McCabe’s complaints against Aer Lingus Ltd are brought under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the Payment of Wages Act 1991.

The proceedings were reported on 14 October 2026. Counsel David Byrnes BL said evidence could still conclude by Friday, with closing submissions next month.