An employment tribunal has struck out an age discrimination claim brought by Christine McManus against the Western Health and Social Care Trust, the Department of Finance, the Department of Health and the HSC Pension Service.

Employment Judge Kelly issued the judgment on 16 October 2025. The decision was released to the parties on 28 October 2026. The case was listed under reference 42606/22IT and fell within the tribunal's discrimination jurisdiction, specifically age.

The tribunal found that the claim had not been actively pursued by the claimant. On that basis, the proceedings were struck out in full against all four named respondents.

The judgment disposes of the claim without a hearing on its merits. No findings were made on the substance of the age discrimination allegations.

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