Peter O'Brien
Peter O'Brien is an adjudicator from the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in Ireland, known for his rulings on various employment and equality issues. Recently, he gained attention for his decision in a case involving a supermarket accused of discrimination against two children from the Travelling Community, where he ruled that the supermarket's actions were not discriminatory and that the cashier's request for larger coins was reasonable under the circumstances.
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Her lawyer Peter O'Brien said the long-term impact on Thomas's right eye was still unknown.
Austrailan police officer charged with assault at pro-Palestinian protest
United Kingdom· 2025-09-23
Peter O’Brien is a Labour councillor who urged the council to defeat the resolution to protect local democracy.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown councillors vote not to nominate presidential candidate – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-08
Peter O’Brien is a designer and tutor at IADT who has influenced Oran Aurelio.
Meet the young Irish designer creating outfits for CMAT and Chappell Roan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-05
Local Labour Cllr Peter O’Brien believes the proposed scheme has huge positives despite concerns from local businesses.
Mounting concerns in Dundrum over traffic changes with potential to produce ‘dead village’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Peter O’Brien is representing Thomas and the four arrested protesters charged with various offences.
Former Greens candidate, bruised and bloodied, undergoes facial surgery after police arrest
Australia· 2025-06-28
Adjudicator Peter O'Brien wrote in a decision published on Friday that it was 'not prejudicial' for the cashier to ask the children if they had 'larger-value coins or notes to complete their purchases'.
Supermarket cleared of discrimination in row over paying for groceries with 10c and 20c coins – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-20