RP877/2012

EMPLOYMENT APPEALS TRIBUNAL

APPEAL(S) OF:                                                                              CASE NO.

EMPLOYEE -appellant

                                                                                                            RP877/2012

against

EMPLOYER  -respondent

under

REDUNDANCY PAYMENTS ACTS, 1967 TO 2007

I certify that the Tribunal

(Division of Tribunal)

Chairman:   Mr T. Ryan

Members:     Mr E. Handley

                    Mr D. Thomas

heard this appeal at Dublin on 15^th August 2013

                                           and 17^th January 2014

Representation:

Appellant:       Mr Patrick Coughlan, Dublin Northwest CIS, Unit 1B, The Village Centre,

                        Finglas, Dublin 11

Respondent:    The Managing Director and the accountant for the company - 15^th August 2013

                        Not Present or Represented – 17^th January 2014

Background:

The Tribunal heard evidence from both parties. It was common case between the parties that the appellant’s employment terminated by reason of redundancy.

Determination:

The Tribunal is satisfied from the evidence that a redundancy situation existed in relation to the appellant’s position. Accordingly, he is entitled to a payment under the Redundancy Payments Acts, 1967 to 2007, based on the following criteria:

Date of Birth:                          16 March 1948

Date of Commencement:        10 June 1990

Date of Termination:               9 November 2011

Gross Weekly Pay:                  €930.00

It should be noted that payments from the Social Insurance Fund are limited to a maximum of €600.00 per week.

This award is made subject to the appellant having been in insurable employment under the Social Welfare Acts during the relevant period.

Sealed with the Seal of the

Employment Appeals Tribunal

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