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Patrick's legal education is robust, beginning with a BCL Law Degree from University College Cork (2012-2016), followed by an LL.M in Business Law from the same institution (2016-2017), and culminating in a Barrister-at-Law Degree from The Honorable Society of King’s Inns in Dublin (2019-2021). He has extensive experience on the South-West Circuit, handling Civil, Family, and Criminal Law cases, as well as advising the Citizen Advice Service. He has worked as an employment consultant, dealing with workplace investigations and bankruptcy procedures.
Complainant faced sustained workplace harassment, gender discrimination, and unequal pay.
The Complainant worked as a croupier at D1 Club Casino for Automatic Amusements Limited from March 2018. Despite her eight years of experience, she was only ever paid the minimum wage. The workplace was challenging, with late-night shifts, intoxicated patrons, and the tensions of gambling losses. Management expected staff to handle difficult customers, but little formal support was provided.
The Complainant experienced persistent misogyny and harassment at work, including name-calling, inappropriate touching, and explicit gestures. Complaints to management were dismissed, with responses such as, "This isn’t a church." She also alleged inappropriate comments from one of the owners. Matters escalated in August 2023 when she reported workplace mistreatment,
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