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WRC dismisses 15 employment complaints after complainant misses hearing

By Gráinne Nolan

Workplace Relations Commission ·

The Workplace Relations Commission found 15 employment complaints by Laura Doyle against Associated Newspapers (Ireland) Ltd not well founded after she failed to attend the hearing. The claims covered working time, unfair dismissal, parental leave, employment permits, minimum notice and maternity protection. In a decision dated 14 October 2025, WRC Adjudication Officer Brian Dalton found Doyle had been notified of the hearing by email. The company attended and was ready to answer the claims. No compensation or other award was recorded.

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