Labour Court rejects Albert Kelly’s unfair dismissal appeal

The Labour Court rejected Albert Kelly’s appeal over his dismissal by Iarnrod Eireann Irish Rail, finding the complaint not well founded in a decision dated 4 January 2024. Kelly worked under a 24-month fixed-term contract. The Court found that his employment ended because the contract expired and that the statutory exclusion for dismissal solely on expiry applied. It affirmed the Adjudication Officer’s decision. Kelly argued that interpersonal concerns and a lack of fair procedures were connected to his dismissal. The Court said the exit process fell short of good practice, but found there was no legal requirement for formal written notice beyond the contract terms.