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WRC dismisses homelessness assistance complaint after complainants miss hearing

By Tadhg O'Sullivan

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The WRC found a complaint alleging discrimination and harassment over assistance with homelessness payments was not well founded after the complainants did not attend a hearing. The decision was dated 24 April 2023. The complainants alleged that assistance towards homelessness payments was withheld on grounds of race and membership of the Traveller Community. They presented no evidence at the hearing, and the WRC said the merits were not decided.

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