ADJUDICATION OFFICER DECISION

Adjudication Reference: ADJ-00004335

Parties:

Complaint for Resolution:

Date of Adjudication Hearing: 14th December 2016

Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer: Kevin Baneham

Location of Hearing: Dublin

Procedure:

On the 14^th July 2016, the complainant referred a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission pursuant to the Equal Status Acts. The complaint was scheduled for adjudication on the 14^th December 2016. The complainant is a prospective tenant and the respondent is a letting agent.

At the time the adjudication was scheduled to commence, it became apparent that there was no appearance by or on behalf of the complainant. I verified that the complainant was notified of the time, date and venue of the adjudication. Having been satisfied of this, and waiting some time for a late arrival, I proceeded with the adjudication in the absence of the complainant. A witness appeared for the respondent.

In accordance with section 25 of the Equal Status Act, 2000 following the referral of the complaint to me by the Director General of the Workplace Relations Commission, I inquired into the complaint and gave the parties an opportunity to be heard by me and to present to me any evidence relevant to the complaint.

Summary of Complainant’s Case:

The complainant did not attend the hearing and did not offer any reasonable explanation for her failure to do so.

Summary of Respondent’s Case:

The respondent attended the adjudication and was ready to meet the claim.

Findings and Conclusions:

As the complainant did not attend the hearing and did not offer any reasonable explanation for her failure to do so, the complaint falls for want of prosecution.

Decision:

Section 25 of the Equal Status Act requires that I make a decision in relation to the complaint.

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As the complainant did not attend the hearing, the complaint falls for want of prosecution.

Dated:   24^th April 2017

Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer: Kevin Baneham