Women lodge claims against welfare over dismissal

UNFAIR dismissal claims have been lodged against the Department of Social and Family Affairs by three women who had more than 60 years’ experience between them and were recently replaced by temporary workers.

The three, who worked in the Killarney social welfare office, said they are devastated and have written personally to Minister Mary Hanafin to appeal for their jobs back.

They said they have not received a response weeks after sending the letter.