WRC rejects Coca Cola HBC Ireland unfair dismissal claim

The Workplace Relations Commission rejected Shane Molloy’s unfair dismissal complaint against Coca Cola Hbc Ireland Ltd, finding the dismissal reasonable. The decision was dated 27 January 2026. Molloy accepted sending inappropriate language and images to colleagues through Snapchat and apologised. He argued the employer had not adequately considered the context, his prior record or lesser sanctions. The company said its investigation and disciplinary process were fair and dismissal was appropriate. The adjudicator found that natural justice was observed and that the appeal investigation was comprehensive, with interview reports made available to Molloy. The dismissal fell within the employer’s band of reasonableness; the complaint failed and no award was recorded.