The Complainant, who is a qualified primary school teacher was working as a Project Worker supporting vulnerable students across three different schools.  The Complainant submitted that he was not provided with an induction or training for the role.

The Complainant made several unsuccessful attempts to contact the Chairperson of Committee and Human Resources section in Tipperary Education and Training Board.  The Complainant raised his concerns about the lack of support he was receiving from his line Manager via e-mail.  He was then directed to attend a meeting which was chaired by a school principal. Four allegations were raised against the Worker, without prior notice. Thereafter he was suspended with effect from the 4th of March 2019. On