Case No. 2083Age discrimination (employment) · Co. Dublin · 1 Sep 2022
Retired Chief Superintendent Colette Quinn loses WRC age discrimination claim
Retired Chief Superintendent Colette Quinn, who had a 38-year career in An Garda Síochána, lost her Workplace Relations Commission claim that she was discriminated against on grounds of age after being forced to retire at 60 while her role as head of the Garda Youth Diversion Bureau was subsequently filled by a civil servant who could work until 70.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court14 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatShe was forced to retire at age 60 in September 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHer role was subsequently filled by a civil servant who could work until age 70. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtWRC adjudication officer Brian Dalton found An Garda Síochána had not breached the Employment Equality Act. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe hearing was delayed to await a Supreme Court ruling on whether a mandatory retirement age was compatible with EU law. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherColette Quinn had a 38-year career in An Garda Síochána before being forced to retire. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherQuinn held the role of head of the Garda Youth Diversion Bureau at the time of her retirement. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 14 Mar2025Garda forced to retire at 60 loses age discrimination case after being replaced
WRC adjudication officer Brian Dalton ruled the mandatory retirement age of 60 for Gardaí was 'reasonable and proportionate' and that An Garda Síochána had not breached the Employment Equality Act, despite the role being filled by a civil servant with a retirement age of 70.
victim, Colette Quinn, 60, female, irish (judged from name)Colette Quinn