Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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Question 105: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further to Question No. 124 of 19 April 2011, the result of the National Employment Rights Authority investigation and if any irregularities were uncovered; if any actions for unfair dismissals resulted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21173/12]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, I referred the complaint made in April 2011 directly to the National Employment Rights Authority (NERA) for investigation. NERA does not comment on the outcome of specific investigations. However in such cases, all parties affected by such investigations are notified of the outcomes of the inspection. I can confirm that the investigation in question is now completed and that the parties involved have been notified. NERA would have no legislative powers to pursue any claim that may arise for an unfair dismissal. Such a claim would be brought before a Rights Commissioner or the Employment Appeals Tribunal.