IR Solutions (industrial relations) provides a comprehensive range of dispute resolution services which extends to Contract Law, Mediation and Arbitration to corporate, private and public sector clients.
Our Team is recognised for the depth and breadth of our employment law experience and sector knowledge.
Our Services
Industrial relations in Ireland continues to evolve in light of changing circumstances.
The Team at IR Solutions provides comprehensive support to businesses which extends to all aspects of contract law, ensuring that contracts are legally sound and fully compliant.
Navigating Pension Auto-Enrolement will present a critical obligation for all employers in 2025 requiring careful attention to detail and strict adherence to regulatory timelines.
We provide meticulous contract drafting services and reviews ensuring agreements are robust, clear and in line with current legislation.
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Our Team at IR Solutions are highly experienced in facilitating differences of opinion regarding the interpretation of employment rights and statue law, including disputed change in work practices (remote working), equality issues, dignity at work and disciplinary matters.
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On 31st March 2022 a Blended Working Policy Framework for Civil Service Organisations was issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) providing all civil servants with the right to apply for remote or blended working arrangements.
This means that draft policies will require clear detail as to how Remote Working Requests are made, considered and decided upon, in preparation for the upcoming legislation.
The lifting of restrictions has created somewhat of a conundrum for all in relation to this new arrangement.
For those situations that become the subject of a dispute the IR Solutions Team can provide facilitation supports and work with clients to resolve disputes collaboratively.
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In January 2021 the prevention and resolution of bullying in the workplace was highlighted with the publication of a new code of practice as reflected in the Industrial Relations Act 1990 (Code of Practice for Employers and Employees on the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work) Order 2020 (SI 674 of 2020) (the “new Code”).
The new Code provides guidance for preventing and dealing with workplace bullying. It also provides practical guidance for employers on the creation of an Anti-Bullying Policy.
Our certified Team at IR Solutions are skilled, experienced and qualified to provide support to our clients in the prevention and effective resolution of bullying complaints.
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Mediation / Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provides a process allowing parties in dispute, through the agency of IR Solutions, to arrive at an agreed outcome. Our team are highly skilled in identifying common ground and inducing agreement while allowing the parties to control the outcome.
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The Chartered Association of Arbitrators (CIArb) membership is an internationally recognised professional status in Alternative Dispute Resolution.
IR Solutions membership of CIArb demonstrates the high standard of education and experience achieved along with a commitment to continue to develop and update skills.
Our Team
Joan Donegan
Director - IR Solutions
With over 20 years comprehensive knowledge of industrial relations procedures and employment law, Joan Donegan has a wealth of experience in conflict intervention and case work.
Prior to working as Director at IR Solutions, Joan Donegan was appointed first woman General Secretary of the Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT). She represented IFUT at the Workplace Relations Commission, and in representations to governmental and non-governmental organisations, employers, other unions and cognate professional bodies, both national and international.
Joan holds an Honours M.A. from Maynooth University in Conflict Intervention Studies and is also a qualified Mediator and Arbitrator (Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - CIArb) and former Restorative Justice Facilitator.
Úna Crowley
Consultant Barrister - IR Solutions
Barrister-at-Law
Member of the Bar of Ireland
Dr. Úna Crowley is currently a practicing barrister, specialising in workplace investigations, employment law and family law.
Úna Crowley has also over 20 years’ experience working and lecturing in the Higher Education Sector.
Úna has a PhD; Master’s in Legal Science (Prof); Barrister at Law Degree (Kings Inns), Diploma in Mediation and Conflict Intervention and an Advanced Diploma in Employment Law, Kings Inns.