
Louise O’Donnell
Louise O’Donnell is the Chair of the Labour Court overseeing the case of Linda O’Shea Farren, focusing on the issues of redress and the implications of wrongful dismissal.
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Chairwoman Louise O’Donnell stated that the Labour Court sees no basis to depart from the agreed formula reached between RTÉ and the worker’s representatives.
Labour Court dismisses €77,000 claim by RTÉ worker for alleged unpaid entitlements – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-09-11
Louise O’Donnell’s elevation to the position of Labour Court chair created a vacancy for the deputy chair.
Labour Court deputy chair applies for his own job after department refuses his reappointment – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-09-13
the process continues to fill the deputy chair vacancy that arose when Louise O’Donnell was named as the new chair of the organisation in April.
Move to block official’s reappointment a ‘terrible attack’ on Labour Court’s independence – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-09-11
Chair of the Labour Court Louise O’Donnell said the only issue to be addressed was redress.
Arts manager who won WRC unfair dismissal case appeals to Labour Court to get job back – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-08-28











