The Workplace Relations Commission found Richard Bourke’s two complaints against Kilkenny County Council under the Protected Disclosures Act were not well founded after he did not attend the hearing to give evidence. The decision, dated 19 May 2026, was made by adjudication officer Bríd Deering. The council attended and opposed a further adjournment, citing five previous postponements and one adjournment. Deering refused another delay, finding that the information provided did not establish a reasonable prospect Bourke could attend within a reasonable timeframe. The ruling concerned the hearing process and did not determine the substance of the protected-disclosure allegations.
WRC rejects two protected-disclosure complaints after complainant misses hearing
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