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Garda says promotion bid held up for years in discrimination claim

Summary

Garda Jacinta Kenny claims her promotion to sergeant has been delayed for years because of her medical conditions. She says the force cannot accommodate her at the higher rank as she must work from home due to medical advice that she is only fit for a significantly reduced profile of policing work. At the Workplace Relations Commission, the State's lawyers failed to keep the hearing private, a request rejected by Kenny's representative. Kenny, who suffers from status migraines, swallowing difficulties, borderline personality disorder, generalised anxiety disorder and agoraphobia, says she was told her promotion was being held up for medical reasons and that the Garda Commissioner was awaiting a report from the chief medical officer. She claims the chief medical officer found her fit only for non‑confrontational duties and that the force's HR and disability officers have not responded to her requests for accommodation. The case was adjourned to a future date for further evidence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Garda says promotion bid held up for years in discrimination claim. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2023-05-08 Publication

Why: A Garda who claims her promotion to sergeant has been held up for years because of her medical conditions says the force should either get on with advancing her career or pay "substantial compensation" for discrimination. CNI source report

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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