WRC adjudicator’s discrimination case adjourned until March 6

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A tribunal hearing Séamus Clinton’s complaints against the State adjourned his case until March 6, with cross-examination and evidence from Andrew Heavey expected then. The hearing had opened the previous day. Clinton alleges gender discrimination after he was not shortlisted for a regional manager competition in which three women were appointed; the State denies his claims.

Clinton also alleges detriment linked to acting as a staff representative, reporting a relevant wrongdoing and raising a discrimination complaint. The tribunal heard he was one of ten applicants, five men and five women, for three posts; he and Heavey were not interviewed, and only one man was shortlisted.