Roche v Alabaster Associates Ltd t/a Madigans

• Jurisdiction: Ireland
• Judgment Date: 01 August 2002
• Date: 01 August 2002
• Court: Equality Tribunal

Mr. John Roche (Represented by The Equality Authority)

v.

Alabaster Associates Limited t/a Madigans. (Represented by GD Fottrel & Sons, Solicitors)

Abstract:

Equal Status - Discrimination - Special treatment or facilities - Visually impaired - Supply of goods and services - Access to pub - Guide dog - Food hygiene regulations - Equal Status Act, 2000 section 3(1).

Facts: The complainant, who is visually impaired, tried to enter a Madigan’s public house...