Labour Court recommends normal disciplinary procedures for Iarnrod Eireann locomotive driver

The Labour Court recommended that Iarnrod Eireann apply its normal disciplinary procedures in a dispute involving a locomotive driver. The recommendation was dated 17 October 2000. The worker said disciplinary action followed his refusal or inability to work rest days and was taken outside the agreed procedures. Iarnrod Eireann said the dispute arose from concerted action over an agreement and was not suitable for normal disciplinary procedures. The Court recommended applying the normal procedures in this case.