ADJUDICATION OFFICER Recommendation on dispute under Industrial Relations Act 1969
Investigation Recommendation Reference: IR - SC - 00003676
Parties:
| Worker | Employer |
Anonymised Parties | Mechanic | Garage |
Representatives | No Appearance | Mr. Sean Mahon, Mahon Sweeney Solicitors LLP |
Dispute:
Act | Dispute Reference No. | Date of Receipt |
Complaint seeking adjudication by the Workplace Relations Commission under section 13 of the Industrial Relations Act, 1969 | IR - SC - 00003676 | 19/01/2025 |
Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer: Brian Dolan
Date of Hearing: 21/07/2025
Procedure:
In accordance with Section 13 of the Industrial Relations Act 1969 (as amended)following the referral of the dispute to me by the Director General, I inquired into the dispute and gave the parties an opportunity to be heard by me and to present to me any information relevant to the dispute.
Background:
The Worker commenced employment with the Employer on 9th December 2024. The Complainant was a permanent, full-time member of staff, engaged as a mechanic. The Complainant’s tenure was brief, with the same coming to an end on 19th January 2025.
On 19th January 2025, the Complainant referred the present dispute to the Commission. A hearing in relation to the same was duly convened for 21st July 2025 at the Commission’s Sligo offices.
There was no hearing by or on behalf of the Worker at the hearing as scheduled. |
Summary of the Worker’s Case:
As set out above, there was no appearance by or on behalf of the Worker at the hearing as scheduled. Having reviewed the file, it is apparent that the Worker was notified of the time, date and venue of the hearing. In circumstances whereby the Worker did not apply to adjourn the same, and no explanation for the Worker’s non-attendance was received thereafter, the matter proceeded in his absence. |
Summary of the Employer’s Case:
The Employer attended the hearing with their representative and relevant witnesses. While they were willing to defend the complaint on its merits, they submitted that in the absence of the Worker, the same must fail. |
Conclusions:
In conducting my investigation, I have taken into account all relevant submissions presented to me by the parties.
In circumstances whereby the Worker did not attend the hearing to pursue the dispute, I do not recommend in his favour. |
Recommendation:
Section 13 of the Industrial Relations Act 1969 requires that I make a recommendation in relation to the dispute.
I do not recommend in favour of the Worker.
Dated: 31-10-25
Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer: Brian Dolan
Key Words:
Non-attendance |