[article] Disabled man gets €3k over egg attack by rail staff

Mark Gleeson · 16-06-2009, 08:27

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A WHEELCHAIR user had an egg thrown at him by disgruntled rail staff, angry that he had to use the dining car when travelling on the train
http://www.examiner.ie/ireland/disab...xzz0Ia04HrJZ&D

http://www.examiner.ie/ireland/disab...aff-94222.html

Mark Hennessy · 16-06-2009, 09:05

Unbelievable stuff really.

Of course if wasn't IE staff, right?

Mark Gleeson · 16-06-2009, 09:08

It this case the catering staff where still employed by IE

finnyus · 16-06-2009, 12:54

I read it earlier, but didnt get a chance to post it! I was shocked when I read it. Was it a MK3 or MK4 train? Did it anything happen to the egg thrower?

I was at Connolly Station on the 31st January this year, was around 08:30. An elderly man and his son (who was sick I believe) had just come from the DART/suburban platforms and were heading for the IE staff member at the ticket barrier desk. The man (who was hard of hearing) asked where could he get the Luas. The staff member told him where it was. The man said sorry and could he repeat that. The staff member shouted at the man, the man said thank you and headed off with his son in tow. Within ear shot of a few others and myself (and the man if he had better hearing), the IE staff member said, "Stupid b*ll*x!". I swear, my mouth dropped

The IE staff member just went back to chatting of IE staff that had congregated at the desk for their 8's or 9's (or breakfast!).

One man who heard it told the staff member he was a disgrace and who ever put him at the desk would want their head examined! The staff member was like, "Ya, ya - whatever...!".

Its an utter disgrace!!!!

Finbarr.

Thomas Ralph · 16-06-2009, 13:50

Given that it took place in 2000, it could not have been a Mk4 train. Could have been a Mk2 or Mk3. Not that it's all that relevant

Obviously we have no details on what happened to the thrower.

To your own story — certainly poor behaviour, but had the IÉ staff member reason to know that the man was hearing-impaired?

Thomas Ralph · 16-06-2009, 14:26

Having read the Equality Tribunal's decision, it's worth noting that the €3000 was awarded for staff conduct towards the passenger. The egg-throwing incident, though deplorable, happened prior to the commencement of the Equal Status Act, and was not actionable.

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16-06-2009, 09:05	#2
Mark Hennessy Membership Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maynooth Posts: 1,116	Unbelievable stuff really. Of course if wasn't IE staff, right?

16-06-2009, 12:54	#4
finnyus Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cork City/Midleton/Mallow Posts: 211	I read it earlier, but didnt get a chance to post it! I was shocked when I read it. Was it a MK3 or MK4 train? Did it anything happen to the egg thrower? I was at Connolly Station on the 31st January this year, was around 08:30. An elderly man and his son (who was sick I believe) had just come from the DART/suburban platforms and were heading for the IE staff member at the ticket barrier desk. The man (who was hard of hearing) asked where could he get the Luas. The staff member told him where it was. The man said sorry and could he repeat that. The staff member shouted at the man, the man said thank you and headed off with his son in tow. Within ear shot of a few others and myself (and the man if he had better hearing), the IE staff member said, "Stupid bllx!". I swear, my mouth dropped The IE staff member just went back to chatting of IE staff that had congregated at the desk for their 8's or 9's (or breakfast!). One man who heard it told the staff member he was a disgrace and who ever put him at the desk would want their head examined! The staff member was like, "Ya, ya - whatever...!". Its an utter disgrace!!!! Finbarr.

16-06-2009, 13:50	#5
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	Given that it took place in 2000, it could not have been a Mk4 train. Could have been a Mk2 or Mk3. Not that it's all that relevant Obviously we have no details on what happened to the thrower. To your own story — certainly poor behaviour, but had the IÉ staff member reason to know that the man was hearing-impaired?

16-06-2009, 14:26	#6
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	Having read the Equality Tribunal's decision, it's worth noting that the €3000 was awarded for staff conduct towards the passenger. The egg-throwing incident, though deplorable, happened prior to the commencement of the Equal Status Act, and was not actionable.