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'Peace has broken out': Paralympian resolves guide dog discrimination claim against French restaurant
Summary
In a 2024 Workplace Relations Commission hearing, Paralympic cyclist Martin Gordon claimed that La Maison, a French bistro in Dublin, discriminated against him and his family because he had his guide dog, Juno, with them on 14 January 2023. Gordon, his partner Louise Byrne, and their nine‑year‑old daughter had been denied indoor seating three times, allegedly because the restaurant's policy had changed from dog‑friendly to prohibiting dogs inside. Witness testimony, including CCTV footage, was presented by both parties. The restaurant's barrister argued that the dog was not visible to staff and that the policy applied to all dogs. After the hearing, the tribunal announced that the parties had reached an agreement, and the case was withdrawn. No further legal action was described.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Peace has broken out': Paralympian resolves guide dog discrimination claim against French restaurant. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- Saturday, 14 January 2023 Incident
- January 2023 Incident
- 14 January 2023 Incident
- 2024-06-04 Publication
Why: Photo: Collins) Paralympic cyclist Martin Gordon has "resolved" a disability discrimination claim against a top-rated French bistro after accusing it of refusing to let him and his family dine indoors last year because he had his guide dog with him. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Outcome: Four weeks was sought and granted, and Mr Dalton adjourned the matter, where Ms Byrne was the only witness called.
Places mentioned
- South William Street
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