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Worker says she was sexually harassed by colleague at popular Dublin ice cream bar

Date
2025-05-21

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Leni Shanahan, a 21‑year‑old student, resigned from Spilt Milk after months of sexual harassment by a colleague in his early 30s. She said the man repeatedly asked her out, discussed sexual experiences, made comments about her appearance, and told her she was "physically aroused" by her flirting. Shanahan also claimed the shop director, Dave Meehan, repeated a remark that the harasser would become "physically aroused" by her. She filed a complaint under the Employment Equality Act 1998 with the Workplace Relations Commission, alleging discrimination by the employer, LN Ice Cream Ltd. The company denied liability, said an internal investigation found no evidence to support her claims, and offered an apology. Shanahan said she had no knowledge of a harassment policy or complaint procedure and that she had not complained before resigning. The tribunal will decide on the case.