Labour Court overturns €1,000 award in out-of-time discrimination case

The Labour Court set aside a €1,000 award to Daniel Cummins after allowing the National Drug Treatment Centre/HSE Community Operations at Dr Stephen's Hospital’s appeal. In a determination signed on 22 April 2025, it ruled his age discrimination complaint was filed outside the statutory time limit. Cummins alleged age discrimination after his application for a permanent General Assistant panel was rejected because he did not meet the qualification criteria. He sought more time, citing efforts to engage with his trade union; the Court held that explanation did not justify the delay.