Guard Fired for Speaking Up Gets $15K | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

A security guard fought back against unfair dismissal after being fired for allegedly entering a resident’s apartment without a body camera — only to win a €15,200 payout when the Workplace Relations Commission ruled his termination was illegal. The company had no evidence to back up their claims and failed to follow proper disciplinary procedures. Crucially, McDonagh’s repeated safety complaints — about fire hazards, security flaws, and Garda vetting — were protected disclosures under Irish law, and the commission found these were likely the real reason he was let go. He also received extra…