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Dismissal of Tesco worker 'disproportionate'

The tribunal awarded €12,000 to Declan Kavanagh after finding Tesco’s investigation flawed and dismissal disproportionate despite no evidence of dishonesty.

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Tesco bosses made a "fatal" error by failing to search bins for a missing €20 note in an investigation that led to the sacking of a veteran 61-year-old worker who was the main breadwinner at home, a tribunal has found.

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Dismissal of Tesco worker 'disproportionate'

Tesco bosses made a "fatal" error by failing to search bins for a missing €20 note in an investigation that led to the sacking of a veteran 61-year-old worker who was the main breadwinner at home, a tribunal has found.

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Tesco Ireland ordered to pay €12k compo to employee dismissed over missing €20 note

Employed by Tesco for 13 years with a blemish-free record, Declan Kavanagh sued for unfair dismissal

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Irish Mirror broke the news in Ireland on Friday, January 30, 2026.
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