Labour Court recommends halving penalty for three Dublin Corporation workers

The Labour Court recommended halving the penalty imposed on three Dublin Corporation roads workers who left their work site before finishing time. The recommendation was signed on 20 April 1990. The Irish Municipal Employees Trade Union sought repayment of all deductions, citing the workers’ good record and saying it was their first offence. The Corporation said employees were paid only for hours worked and had to meet conditions to qualify for travelling-time payments. The Court cited the workers’ good record and first offence in recommending a reduced penalty.