WRC rejects Rhys Ó Lochlainn’s unfair dismissal claim after hearing absence

The Workplace Relations Commission decided Rhys Ó Lochlainn was not unfairly dismissed after he did not attend the hearing and presented no evidence in support of his claim. The decision, dated 3 June 2025, recorded that no compensation was awarded. Ó Lochlainn had brought an unfair dismissal complaint against Kevin Mullan. Mullan attended the hearing with a witness. The adjudication officer said Ó Lochlainn had offered no explanation for his absence and had not established facts supporting the complaint.