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Former employee loses appeal against NUIG Students’ Union
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A former employee of the Students’ Union shop in NUI Galway has lost his appeal against his former employers.
Maciej Tuczynski took his case to the Employment Appeals Tribunal after he lost his full time position at the shop when he became a student in September 2012.
Mr. Tuczynski was employed as a general assistant at the Student Union shop from September 2009.
His role was full-time and involved a 39 hour week.
In September 2012, he made his employer aware of his plans to return to college.
He advised he would be unable to work on a full-time basis and sought part-time work.
The Tribunal heard conflicting evidence concerning the appellant’s availability for work.
Witness for the Student Union gave evidence that Mr. Tuczynski was not in a position to commit to hours of work because he was never sure of his availability.
However the appellant stated he was available on Saturdays and evenings after 6.
The tribunal heard Mr. Tuczynski was issued with his P45 in or around the 12th of September and his position was filled by another person who continues to work in the 39-hour position.
In reaching a decision, the Tribunal stated that it was satisfied that evidence indicated that he would not be in a position to fulfil the terms of his employment contract as existed at the time.
It was further stated that under the circumstances, the claim made under the Redundency Payments Acts 1967 to 2007 failed.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Works in Roscam have been paused amid concerns over a potential “traffic disaster”.
Active Travel Works were taking place at the junction with Doughiska Road at Spar, which would have reduced traffic to a single lane.
Councillor Alan Cheevers says this would have been absolutely crazy, given the chaotic impact it would have on local traffic coming in and out of Roscam.
He claims the area is already a major issue because of a history of bad planning, allowing almost 800 homes but only one access road.
Councillor Cheevers says this plan needs to really go back to the drawing board.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Demand for housing in Galway is up by 9 percent when compared to this time last year.
That’s according to the latest figures from property website Daft.ie.
Nationally, demand is up by 17 percent when compared to May 2022.
The largest increase in demand is Dublin at 34 percent, followed by 26 percent in Limerick and 13 percent in Cork.
Daft.ie Chief Commercial Officer, Adam Ferguson describes why there’s so much interest in new homes.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after an armed gang attacked homes in the Rahoon area.
Shortly after 9pm on Thursday, May 25th, Gardaí were made aware of an armed gang in the Droim Chaoin estate on the Bishop O’ Donnell Road..
A number of males were reported to be carrying weapons including axes, machetes and bats.
They caused extensive damage to two homes, and left the scene in a number of vehicles.
Gardai are also investigating reports of a firearm being discharged, but no injuries were reported.
Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly those with dash-cam footage who were travelling around Droim Chaoin between 8.45pm and 9.30pm.
They’re asked to contact Galway Gardaí, the Garda confidential line, or any Garda Station.
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