Labour Court rejects Frank O'Donnell’s constructive dismissal appeal

The Labour Court rejected Frank O'Donnell’s constructive dismissal appeal against Letterkenny University Hospital, finding the hospital’s conduct did not justify his resignation. The decision was signed on 30 October 2025. O'Donnell said the hospital failed to contact him about working from home or redeployment during cocooning, contrary to HSE policies. The hospital said it kept him on paid special leave, arranged a non-patient-contact return and offered meetings and a work-stress risk assessment. The Court noted he had not used the hospital’s grievance procedure before resigning. No award was recorded.