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Paralympian claims Dublin bistro refused him and guide-dog table inside
Summary
Martin Gordon, a Paralympic cyclist and barrister, has filed a claim under the Equal Status Act 2000 against Semogo Ltd, the operator of La Maison restaurant in Dublin. He alleges that the bistro discriminated against him and his guide dog by refusing them entry on 14 January 2023 due to a "no dogs inside" policy. The restaurant contends that all indoor tables were booked and only offered outdoor seating. It has provided booking system data to the Workplace Relations Commission but claims that CCTV footage from the day is largely missing, except for brief clips of Gordon's arrival and departure. The hearing began with a dispute over the disclosure of documents and a request for the adjudicator to recuse himself due to a potential bias. The case will be scheduled for a full day of hearings at a later date by the WRC.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Paralympian claims Dublin bistro refused him and guide-dog table inside. Charges or matters: disability discrimination. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- Saturday 14 January Other
- 2009 and 2010 Other
- 2008 and 2009 Other
- 2024-01-23 Publication
Why: Photo: Collins) Paralympic cyclist Martin Gordon has accused a top-rated Dublin bistro of disability discrimination, claiming it refused him and his guide dog access last year because it had a "no dogs inside" policy. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: disability discrimination (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- South William Street
Topics
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