Postman fired for stealing post loses action seeking compensation

A postman who was dismissed for stealing post lost his case against An Post for compensation yesterday.

In March 2015, Michael O’Connell of Clonmore, Newtownshandrum, Co Cork, was dismissed by An Post after he was caught stealing post and cash from envelopes. He was subsequently convicted at Mallow District Court where he pleaded guilty. He claimed at Cork Circuit Court his dismissal was unfair.

Judge Gerard O’Brien noted the misconduct had been admitted and cited evidence the plaintiff had a history of depression, alcohol addiction, and gambling.