The Labour Court set aside a €35,000 award to Gerard Dowling in his age and disability discrimination complaint against Westar Homes Limited, ruling it had no jurisdiction because the claim was filed outside the statutory time limit. The decision was signed on 16 December 2024.
Dowling sought more time, citing circumstances during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Court found his reasons did not justify the delay, noting he had access to a solicitor during the relevant period. It did not consider the discrimination allegations on their merits.