Equality Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2023

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Ceisteanna (251)

Paul Murphy

Ceist:

251. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment with regard to discrimination cases brought to the Workplace Relations Commission and/or Labour Court under the Equal Status Act, if he will outline the reason there is no mechanism in place to ensure that all hearings under the Equality Acts are fully transparent to guarantee a fair outcome. [33617/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Any allegation that adjudication officers are not adhering to the fundamental principles of natural and Constitutional Justice is a matter for the High Court.

Adjudications hearings are, in the main, public and written decisions issue in each case. Parties are entitled to a de novo hearing on Appeal.

Adjudication officers are independent in the performance of their functions.