Council of Civil Service Unions v Minister for the Civil Service Prerogative. Despite an extensive publicity campaign by trade unions, the government refused to reverse its decision, instead offering affected employees the choice between £1,000 and membership of a staff association or dismissal. Those employees dismissed could not rely on an industrial tribunal, as they were not covered by the relevant employment legislation. As such, the Council of Civil Service Unions decided judicial review was the only available route. The decision to ban workers at GCHQ from trade union membership had been taken following the meeting of a select group of ministers and the prime minister rather than the full Cabinet.
Minister of State for Disability Issues Rights, and Integration. In March 2011, the title was changed to Disability, Equality and Mental Health. In July 2014, the title was changed to Primary Care, Mental Health and Disability. In May 2016, the title was changed to its current form. The current holder is Finian McGrath, TD who took office in May 2016. McGrath was also appointed a "super junior" minister, meaning he attends cabinet meetings but cannot vote. Minister of State for Disability Issues The Minister of State for Disability Issues is a junior ministerial post at the Departments of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Justice and Equality,