The Workplace Relations Commission awarded former apprentice Conor Sparksman €170.43 after finding P & L Carpentry made unauthorised deductions from his wages to recover the cost of a toolkit. Adjudication officer Pat Brady dated the decision 5 February 2025. Sparksman said €20 was deducted weekly and that his final wages were short by €170.43. The company did not attend the hearing. A duplicate complaint was withdrawn.