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Figure skater must pay legal costs of failed bid to compel selection

Summary

In a High Court decision on 15 November 2016, figure skater Fianait Bligh, aged 19, was ordered to pay the legal costs of her unsuccessful bid to compel the Ice Skating Association of Ireland to select her for International Skating Union events. Bligh had sought mandatory orders in July 2015, claiming discrimination after being chosen only for the Irish development squad. The court dismissed her application, finding she had not established a case for the orders she sought. The Association denied the discrimination claim and argued that selection for the development squad did not entitle her to national team placement. Following the ruling, the Association sought a costs order against Bligh, which the court granted. Bligh's case had previously been rejected by Just Sport Ireland, the independent dispute resolution service for Irish sport. The judge noted Bligh's young age and her decision to proceed with the court action, but ultimately upheld the costs order in favour of the Association.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Figure skater must pay legal costs of failed bid to compel selection. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• July 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-11-15 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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