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WRC dismisses gender discrimination claim over refusal of service

By Niamh Kearney

Workplace Relations Commission ·

The Workplace Relations Commission dismissed Daniel Corkery’s claim against Maureen's on jurisdictional grounds in a decision dated 15 September 2026. Corkery alleged he was refused service at the licensed premises for safety reasons because of his gender. The WRC did not decide whether discrimination occurred; it said the claim fell within the District Court’s jurisdiction.

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