As reported previously in the Bulletin, in Stokes (on behalf of her son John Stokes) v Christian Brothers' High School, Clonmel and The Department of Education and Skills, the Equality Tribunal found that the policy of giving priority to children of past pupils put the complainant Traveller at a particular disadvantage compared to non-travellers, amounting to indirect discrimination under equality legislation.
The school's legal advisors have confirmed that the School has lodged an appeal in the Circuit Court. They also confirmed that John Stokes has not been offered a place in the school to date. The interested party, the Department of Education and Skills, are not appealing.
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