Accountant who says employer ‘laughed’ when she asked about redundancy package wins €25,000 (opens original article in a new tab)

An accountant won €25,000 for unfair dismissal after her employer laughed when she asked about redundancy, with the tribunal finding procedural defects in her termination.

• Accountant Siobhán McDonagh won €25,000 for unfair dismissal after employer laughed when she asked about redundancy package
• Company James P McCann Ireland Ltd faced redundancy claims due to financial difficulties
• Tribunal ruled there were significant procedural defects in McDonagh's termination
• Company saved €30,000 annually by outsourcing McDonagh's role