The WRC upheld An Post’s refusal to extend employment beyond mandatory retirement age as objectively justified and proportionate.

The Complainant commenced employment with An Post in September 1999 and sought an extension of employment beyond the company's mandatory retirement age in February 2025. His application was refused, and he alleged that his compulsory retirement constituted discrimination on grounds of age and disability, together with victimisation. He maintained that the decision was arbitrary, lacked objective justification and had been taken without meaningful consultation or consideration of his circumstances. Although the Chief Medical Officer considered him fit for his existing night-sorting duties, concerns were identified regarding his capacity to undertake physically demanding delivery work because of mobility difficulties. The Complainant