Ashford Castle concierge who was off sick for three years loses unfair dismissal case

General Manager at Ashford Castle, Niall Rochford, had heard 48 grievances that concierge David McCormack had articulated.

The dismissal by five-star hotel, Ashford Castle, of a concierge after he had been off sick for three years has been deemed fair.

In a ruling by the Labour Court, Deputy Chairman, Louise O’Donnell has thrown out the unfair dismissal claim by David McCormack against the luxury hotel firm.