An industrial tribunal has struck out an age discrimination claim brought by Julie-ann Armstrong against the Western Health and Social Care Trust and several government bodies. The claim, filed under case reference 40682/22IT, was dismissed because it was not actively pursued by the claimant.

The ruling was made by Employment Judge Kelly on 16 October 2025. The judgment was issued to the parties on 28 October 2026.

The respondents in the case were the Western Health and Social Care Trust, the Department of Finance, the Department of Health, and the HSC Pension Service.

The claim alleged discrimination on the grounds of age under relevant employment legislation. Further details of the allegations were not provided in the judgment.

A tribunal may strike out a claim if it appears that it is not being actively pursued, following relevant procedural rules. The judgment does not include any findings on the merits of the discrimination allegations.