WRC rejects Alan O'Neill's unfair dismissal complaint against Aer Lingus

The Workplace Relations Commission rejected Alan O'Neill’s unfair dismissal complaint against Aer Lingus Limited, making no award. The decision was dated 3 June 2026. O'Neill challenged his dismissal for gross misconduct. Aer Lingus said he behaved aggressively towards a passenger during and after a flight and breached the trust required for his role. O'Neill’s union argued that the dismissal was disproportionate and the process flawed. The adjudication officer found reasonable grounds for the airline’s misconduct finding, that the process was fair overall, and that dismissal was proportionate.