NUI Galway refutes claims of continued gender discrimination

Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway is refuting claims that it’s ‘punishing’ women who highlighted issues surrounding gender discrimination at the university.
In a statement to Galway Bay FM News, NUI Galway says accusations made by the Irish Federation of University Teachers are ‘ill-informed’ and ‘untrue’.
The Irish Federation of University Teachers claims NUI Galway has failed to address outstanding legal cases relating to gender discrimination.
It argues that the university is stalling and prolonging actions taken by four female staff members, which are currently before the Circuit and High Court.
It says the situation amounts to the ‘punishment’ of whistleblowers who have highlighted vital issues on the national stage.
It comes more than two years since the Equality Tribunal ruled against NUI Galway in a case involving Dr. Micheline Sheehy-Skeffington.
In a statement to Galway Bay FM News, NUI Galway says the cases are subject to the remit and rules of the courts and it is actively seeking their progression.
It adds that the contention by the IFUT that the university is delaying or prolonging court cases is ill informed and simply untrue.