The Workplace Relations Commission ruled it had no jurisdiction to hear Patrick Culligan’s complaint against Unicorn Bars And Restaurants Limited Unicorn Pub & Fables Restaurant. The decision, dated 2 October 2024, concerned an alleged refusal of entry to licensed premises on Travelling Community grounds; the merits were not decided.
Culligan said he was refused entry despite his wife’s account that the restaurant was taking walk-ins and had tables available. A security witness said he refused entry because he believed Culligan was intoxicated, and the respondent denied discrimination. The WRC concluded that a claim about prohibited conduct at licensed premises could be brought in the District Court under the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003, and that it could not decide this complaint.