Legal challenge sees Bunsen Burger chain insist it is not 'fast food'

An application for a work permit for chef was refused on the basis that the business runs fast-food outlets, which the company disputes.

The Bunsen Burger sign in Dawson St, Dublin.

The Bunsen Burger chain has been granted permission by the High Court to challenge what it calls a "misclassification" of its business as "fast food", which led to it being refused an application for a visa permit for a non-national chef de partie.

The challenge has been taken by Ducalla Limited, trading as Bunsen, which has outlets in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast, against the minister for enterprise, trade and employment.