Michael MacNamee
Michael MacNamee is an adjudicator at the Workplace Relations Commission in Ireland, known for making significant rulings in employment disputes. He presided over the case of Gary Rooney, determining that Rooney's refusal to accept a demanding work culture under Elon Musk did not warrant dismissal.
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Michael MacNamee is the adjudication officer who asked O'Donnell about the Garda investigation into his complaints.
Former State agency chief told gardaí he was ‘being blackmailed’ by a senator – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-04
Michael MacNamee is the adjudication officer overseeing the case against Mr. O'Neill.
Aer Lingus flight attendant sacked for gross misconduct was ‘triggered’ by passenger – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-27
Michael MacNamee is the adjudication officer overseeing the case related to the incident.
Aer Lingus flight attendant accused of reducing passenger to tears by not allowing use of toilet – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-25Michael MacNamee ruled that David Haran's dismissal was both unfair and unlawful.
Executive unfairly dismissed for ‘no fault’ by video call awarded €180,000 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-17
Adjudicator Michael MacNamee wrote that when he heard the evidence on the question of alleged inappropriate contact with service users, he was 'left with the impression that it was far less serious than was suggested in the submissions'.
Charity finance manager who raised concerns over accounts awarded €35,000 for dismissal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-27
Michael MacNamee is the adjudicator who found that Gary Rooney was unfairly dismissed.
Labour Court to hear Musk’s X appeal against WRC ruling – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-18
Mr MacNamee awarded the complainant a little over €350,000 for his actual losses while out of work and in the new job.
X to appeal €550,000 awarded at WRC to Irish executive – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-24