The Complainant commenced working for the Respondent on the 26th of March 2018 and was made redundant on the 10th of July 2020.  It was the Complainant’s submission that she was unfairly dismissed.

The Respondent submitted that the Complainant was one of a number of employees who were made redundant as a result of a rationalisation initiative to drive operational efficiencies and cost saving measures. The Respondent submitted that they engaged in consultation with the Complainant, however, no suitable alternative role was found. The Respondent maintained that the Complainant had been afforded fair procedures at all times.

The Respondent contended that the company had suffered a 40% downturn in business when the Covid-19 pandemic first arrived in Ireland.