Independent Clare TD ordered to pay worker €11.5k for unfair dismissal

The WRC said that Violet Anne Wynne 'failed to engage in any procedures prior to dismissal and failed to provide the complainant with a reason for the dismissal'

Violet Anne Wynne (pictured) had said that issues arose with Fiona Smyth's 'ability to complete tasks' and that 'there were inconsistencies with her work'. File picture: Brian Arthur

A former member of Independent Clare TD Violet Anne Wynne's staff has been awarded pay a five-figure sum after she was unfairly dismissed.

In its decision made last week, the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) found that the Independent TD for Clare should pay her former employee, Fiona Smyth, compensation of €11,500 in redress for her dismissal.