Bus driver unfairly sacked after pruning branches at client's home

A bus driver employed by Boyce Coach Travel Ltd has been awarded €15,800 in compensation following an unfair dismissal ruling by the Workplace Relations Commission. Simon Logue was dismissed after pruning tree branches obstructing access to a client's home in counties Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim whilst operating a Local Link service for disabled passengers. Mr Logue stated he had sought and received permission from…