Portmarnock golf club breaches equality laws

Updated: 18:33, Friday, 20 February 2004

The Dublin District Court has found that Portmarnock Golf Club, which does not allow women to become members, has breached the Equal Status Act.

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6.01 News: Equality Authority Chief Executive, Niall Crowley, says that today's ruling is significant for woman golfers and gender equality in Irish society in general
6.01 News: Equality Authority Chief Executive, Niall Crowley, says that today's ruling is significant for woman golfers and gender equality in Irish society in general
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1.00 News: Orla O'Donnell, Dublin Correspondent, reports on the court ruling against Portmarnock Golf Club which does not allow female members
1.00 News: Orla O'Donnell, Dublin Correspondent, reports on the court ruling against Portmarnock Golf Club which does not allow female members

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The Dublin District Court has found that Portmarnock Golf Club, which does not allow women to become members, has breached the Equal Status Act.

However, the court has adjourned a decision on a sanction against the club until after proceedings in the High Court have taken place.

Portmarnock Golf Club is challenging the constitutionality of the Equal Status Act in the High Court.

The Equality Authority has welcomed the Dublin District Court ruling.

  • Morning Ireland: Orla O'Donnell, Dublin Correspondent, reports on the case taken against the Golf Club by the Equality Authority

    Morning Ireland

    Orla O'Donnell, Dublin Correspondent, reports on the case taken against the Golf Club by the Equality Authority

  • News At One: Equality Authority Chief Executive, Niall Crowley, says that he is very satisfied with today's judgement that rules that Portmarnock GC cannot refuse to allow women to join the club

    News At One

    Equality Authority Chief Executive, Niall Crowley, says that he is very satisfied with today's judgement that rules that Portmarnock GC cannot refuse to allow women to join the club

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