The Labour Court dismissed John Carroll’s appeal after agreeing that the Rights Commissioner had no jurisdiction to hear his complaint about alleged union-related victimisation. The Court signed its determination on 1 November 2005; the merits were not decided. The complaint concerned an allegation that Bus Atha Cliath had contravened a prohibition on victimising employees for trade union membership or activity. The Rights Commissioner reasoned that the employer engaged in collective bargaining with recognised unions representing bus drivers, including Carroll’s grade.