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GP in Derry signed Longford man's mask exemption cert, WRC hears
Summary
A Longford man has brought a discrimination complaint before the Workplace Relations Commission arising from an incident at a grocery shop in Longford Town on 29 June 2021. John Ryan, with an address in Longford Town, alleges he was discriminated against on grounds of disability when he was asked to produce a mask exemption certificate at Fresh Today, located at the Axis Centre. Mr Ryan stated he did not have a written exemption on the date in question but later obtained a medical certificate from a GP in Derry dated 11 August 2021. The shop's representative submitted that staff had been advised by gardaí to request proof of exemption and that Mr Ryan left the store before any directive to depart was issued. The WRC hearing concluded with the adjudicating officer reserving her decision for several months.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: GP in Derry signed Longford man's mask exemption cert, WRC hears. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 29 June 2021 Incident
- 11 August 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2022-06-28 Publication
Why: Cross-examined by Mr Ellis, Mr Ryan said he did not wait for the gardaí because he was on his lunch break. CNI source report
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