In 1993, the Labour Court recommended that Iarnrod Eireann retain a chargehand position in the general operative grade after a dispute over plans to eliminate two posts at Inchicore works. The recommendation was signed on 28 January. Iarnrod Eireann said changed work practices had removed the need for the chargehand roles. The I.C.T.U. Group of Unions argued that the responsibilities extended beyond the work that had changed and that eliminating the posts would reduce promotion opportunities for general operatives. The Court recommended retaining one chargehand position in the general operative grade.