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Teacher (60) asked if he had 'energy' for role wins age discrimination case
2022-06-15
Hearing Or Decision
Summary
In a June 2022 decision, the Workplace Relations Commission awarded Mr Laurence Dunne, a 60‑year‑old secondary teacher, over €3,000 in compensation for age discrimination after he was denied the housemaster role at Franciscan College Gormanstown. Mr Dunne claimed that during his interview he was asked whether he had the "energy" for the additional duties, a question he interpreted as relating to his age. The school argued the question concerned physical fitness and was unrelated to age. The Commission found the question was indirectly age‑based, as it compared candidates on a basis that would affect older applicants more. Consequently, the Commission ruled the school had breached the Employment Equality Act and ordered a €3,300 compensation payment to Mr Dunne.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teacher (60) asked if he had 'energy' for role wins age discrimination case. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- September 2019 Other
- March 2021 Other
- 2022-06-15 Publication
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