McDonagh v Event 22 Ltd [2005] NIIT 71_04 (9 May 2005)

McDonagh v Event 22 Ltd [2005] NIIT 71_04 (9 May 2005)

The tribunal found that the sixteen-day delay was short, caused by errors of others, and did not prejudice the respondent's ability to defend. It was just and equitable to extend the time for lodging the applications under Article 65(7) of the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997.

Citation
[2005] NIIT 71_04
Parties
Claimant: Martin McDonagh; Claimant: Patrick Stokes; Respondent: Event 22 Limited
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
09 May 2005
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Preliminary Jurisdictional Ruling
Outcome
Jurisdiction affirmed; extension of time granted.
Legal Topics
Race Discrimination, Jurisdiction, Time Limits
Employment Law Equality Law Race Discrimination Jurisdiction Time Limits

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Parties

Martin McDonagh

Claimant

Patrick Stokes

Claimant

Event 22 Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Preliminary Jurisdictional Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the tribunal has jurisdiction to hear complaints lodged outside the statutory time limit
  2. 2 Whether it is just and equitable to extend the time for lodging the originating applications

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the sixteen-day delay was short, caused by errors of others, and did not prejudice the respondent's ability to defend. It was just and equitable to extend the time for lodging the applications under Article 65(7) of the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997.

Court Disposition

Jurisdiction affirmed; extension of time granted.

Orders

  • Title of proceedings amended to Event 22 Limited
  • Extension of time for lodging originating applications granted