Labour Court rejects Fás union's claim for Irish language allowance

In 2000, the Labour Court did not recommend a 7½% allowance sought by the Services Industrial Professional Technical Union for staff at Fás's Gweedore Training Centre. The recommendation was dated 6 March 2000. The union said the staff carried out their duties in Irish, including translating and dealing with the public. Fás argued that employees had accepted the roles knowing Irish could be required and that granting the allowance could prompt further claims. The Court cited the claimants' current pay relationship in declining the claim.