Labour Court disallows appeal over nurse manager appointment at Cork University Hospital

The Labour Court disallowed a union appeal over a nurse’s appointment as Nurse Manager at Cork University Hospital. In a decision dated 18 December 2007, it affirmed the Rights Commissioner’s recommendation that she reconsider the educational requirements for the position. The union said the nurse had acted up in the role since 1991 and sought incremental credit. Management said appointment required completing a Higher Diploma in Critical Care and agreeing to rotate between night and day shifts. The Court found the Rights Commissioner’s conclusions reasonable and consistent with the facts.