Finian McGrath
Question:421. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on correspondence regarding a contract in respect of a person (details supplied) [47546/12]
View answerTuesday, 6 November 2012
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The Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) is independent in the exercise of its quasi-judicial function and I have no direct involvement in the day to day exercise of its functions. Therefore, it would not be appropriate for me to comment upon the circumstances of any individual decision of the EAT in my role as Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. The facts leading to the hearing of this case would be a matter for the Minister for Health as would be any impact arising from the decision.
As an independent quasi-judicial body, decisions of the EAT are appealable to the Courts. Currently, if an employee or employer wishes to appeal a decision from the EAT the court of appeal is dependent upon the type of legislation the original claim was taken under. Determinations by the Tribunal in cases under the Unfair Dismissals Acts may be appealed to the Circuit Court within six weeks of the date on which the Determinations are communicated to the parties.