The Labour Court rejected the Irish Municipal, Public And Civil Trade Union’s claim for live night cover by care staff for 45 care workers at St Joseph’s School. The recommendation was signed on 22 March 2002. The school employed two childcare workers on sleepover cover at night, falling to one at weekends. The union said live cover would help staff respond to incidents and improve safety. Management said the proposal would require at least 20 additional staff and was not justified.