John Malone loses Traveller discrimination claim at WRC

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John Malone’s discrimination claim against Silverstream Priory was dismissed by the Workplace Relations Commission, reported on 31 October 2024.

Adjudicator Emile Daly found the WRC had no jurisdiction to examine the substance of Malone’s complaint under the Equal Status Act.

The ruling said joining a religious community is not the provision of a service and requires both parties’ agreement.