Labour Court disallowed union appeal for higher grade at Iarnrod Eireann

In 2003, the Labour Court disallowed a union appeal seeking a higher grade for a worker at Iarnrod Eireann’s Wexford station. The decision, dated 18 June 2003, affirmed the Rights Commissioner’s recommendation against upgrading. The union said the worker’s duties and responsibilities warranted promotion from Senior Depot Person to Traffic Coordinator. Iarnrod Eireann argued that his duties were similar to those at other locations and that falling cement traffic did not support regrading. The Court found the Rights Commissioner’s conclusion and recommendation appropriate and disallowed the appeal.