Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 October 2011
53 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further to Question No. 90 of 29 September 2011, the way it was determined that an Employment Appeals Tribunal hearing did not go ahead on 17 August 2010 when it in fact did take place, and the complainant was represented by a solicitor and a settlement reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31643/11]
View answerI refer the Deputy to Question No. 90 which was answered on 29th September 2011 in this regard.
Notwithstanding that this claim was scheduled to take place before the Employment Appeals Tribunal on 17th August 2010, it transpires that the claim was withdrawn on the day. The claimant's representative would have been aware of this as EAT procedures provide that only a claimant or their representative is allowed to withdraw a case. The EAT has no role in relation to the enforcement of any settlement agreement. This is a matter between the parties concerned.
