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Ex Lord Mayor says she wouldn't discriminate against Church of Flying Spaghetti Monster
Summary
In a Workplace Relations Commission equality hearing, former Dublin Lord Mayor Hazel Chu denied discriminating against atheist campaigner John Hamill or his Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Chu explained that she had invited various non‑religious groups to the Mansion House garden during the Rewind 2020 series, but that only volunteer and support groups were accepted after May 17, 2020. Hamill claimed he was denied a slot for his non‑religious ceremony and that the council's policy shifted from an umbrella group to a Lord Mayor‑directed approach. Chu said the council's barrister argued the Equal Status Act does not cover group discrimination and that the garden was within the act's provisions. The case was adjourned for a written decision.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Ex Lord Mayor says she wouldn't discriminate against Church of Flying Spaghetti Monster. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 10 December 2020 Other
- February 2021 Other
- May 17 Other
- Christmas Other
- 2023-03-08 Publication
Why: Mr Hamill's complaint under the Equal Status Act 2000 against the office of former Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu is on the grounds of discrimination against him because of his non-religious beliefs, which is denied by the city council and by Ms Chu. CNI source report
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