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Spiritan-run Templeogue College resolves victimisation claims with teachers

Summary

In a dispute between Spiritan‑run Templeogue College and two senior teachers, Patricia O'Connell and Bríd Stack, the parties reached a settlement after a hearing at the Workplace Relations Commission. The teachers had filed victimisation claims under the Employment Equality Act, alleging exclusionary treatment by senior management following complaints of age‑based discrimination. They also complained that an allowance for assistant principal duties had been withdrawn and that they were excluded from meetings and key roles. The hearing involved exchanges between barristers, a recusal of the original adjudicating officer, and the appointment of a new officer. The settlement was announced as acceptable to both sides, with the teachers' complaints withdrawn and the parties agreeing to terms that resolved the matter. The case was concluded at the WRC headquarters in Dublin 4.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Spiritan-run Templeogue College resolves victimisation claims with teachers. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• June 2021 Other
• Christmas Other
• 2022-11-18 Publication

Why: The teachers, Patricia O'Connell and Bríd Stack, had complained to the WRC under the Employment Equality Act alleging they were subjected to exclusionary treatment by the senior management team at the school because they made complaints of ageist discrimination. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report