Tribunal discrimination claims against publicans drying up

CLAIMS of discrimination against publicans have reduced to a trickle, according to the latest figures from the Equality Tribunal.

Just 36 complaints involving licensed premises were referred to the tribunal for the six months to June 30, a 90% drop on the 325 cases referred during the same period last year.

A spokesperson for the tribunal yesterday said future complaints were likely to be referred to the District Court, which has had jurisdiction for the claims since September 2003.