Catherine Byrne
Catherine Byrne is an adjudicator at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) who ruled in favor of several former employees of Browne’s Steakhouse after they filed complaints regarding employment rights breaches following the restaurant's closure after a violent incident.
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Catherine Byrne is a former Fine Gael TD for whom Murphy worked as a PA.
Who are the 19 special advisers to Micheál Martin and Simon Harris, and what do they do? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-26
Catherine Byrne wrote the adjudication that found Mr da Silva was discriminated against on the ground of his nationality.
Portuguese man faced discrimination when stopped from voting, tribunal finds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-11
Catherine Byrne is the adjudicator who has adjourned the matter regarding Mr. Keegan's claim.
Barman at south Dublin golf club to make claim that female colleagues are paid more – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
Catherine Byrne wrote that she was satisfied the employer was on notice of the hearing.
Beauty salon in Dublin ordered to pay €11,000 to worker paid just €5 an hour and denied tips – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-29
Catherine Byrne is the adjudication officer who noted the misclassification of Ms Bajgart's employment status.
Landmark ruling against RTÉ as tribunal finds Fair City photographer was not a freelancer – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-24
Catherine Byrne is the adjudicator who decided to anonymise her decision on the case to encourage the company to resolve the matter without adverse publicity.
Salesman ‘deceived by false promises’ over unpaid wages wins €27,000 at WRC – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-24
Garda Catherine Byrne testified about the circumstances surrounding Anthony Nash's arrest for drink-driving.
Former Cork hurler Anthony Nash has drink-driving case dismissed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-16
Catherine Byrne was the adjudicator who wrote the decision regarding Mr Osman's case.
Hotel manager fired for bullying gay colleague wins compensation for lack of appeal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-09
Catherine Byrne, an education campaigner, welcomed the announcement of a national conversation on education.
Helen McEntee announces ‘largest national conversation on education in the State’s history’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-23
Catherine Byrne upheld the complaints of the three women regarding their redundancy claims.
Steakhouse workers left jobless after gangland shooting awarded payouts for rights breaches – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-11
