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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Vegan restaurant leaves customers fuming after adding a 'diversity role models' charge to people's bills
A vegan restaurant in London has left customers seething after charging 50p for a 'Diversity Role Models donation'. Mallow restaurant in Borough Market is fundraising for Diversity Role Models, a UK-wide charity dedicated to ending LGBTQ + bullying in schools through educational workshops and role model storytelling, according to their website. While the charitable initiative is well-intentioned, Reddit users have expressed concern that the scheme places the burden of social responsibility on the customer rather than the business. One person took to Reddit to showcase the extra 50p automatically added to their bill, which came to £57.55. The customer paid £19 for a vegan full English breakfast, £19 for a mezze brunch, £5.50 for an oolong and pineapple drink, and £7.20 for two oat flat whites. There was also an optional additional charge of £6.35 for service, plus the optional 50p for the diversity charity. Some commenters questioned the extent of the restaurant's contributions to the charity, suggesting that while the business promotes its charitable support, the financial responsibility appears to fall primarily on the customer. One person said: 'This is about the owners being able to claim they're environmentally / socially conscious at your expense. 'You'll hear their celeb chefs on TOPJAW being all smug about 'giving back to the community' while guilting you into this situation, 'Oh, you want me, a service worker, to take this bill back to the till, remove the 50 pence donation and bring it back to you? Do you want me to club a baby seal on my way back as well?' 'It's making the customers pay for their PR. The id**** posting 'Hurr durr not paying 50p is a bad look on you' is justifying this s*** being the norm. They concluded: 'I might not get it removed at that time, but I will make a mental note of not going to that place again.' Another said: 'Yep, they do exactly that. They boast about supporting charities, but they don't make it clear that not a penny is from them.' Someone else wrote: 'You also see this a lot with airlines. They offer you the option to pay extra for your flight to help them meet their environmental obligations. And the way they word it is a clear attempt to make you feel guilty for not doing so.' A fourth added: 'I hate this sort of thing. It's shaming the customer into paying more money, with the implication that if you don't you clearly don't care about diversity. 'Even if it does go to a charity in this case, if this sort of thing gets normalised you could quickly see places start to establish their own 'charities'.' MailOnline has reached out to Mallow restaurant for comment. However, others didn't see a problem paying a small sum of money to help a great charity. One person wrote: 'I'd just pay it's only 50p.' Another said: 'Diversity Role Models are an excellent charity.' Someone else added: 'Using their platform and reach to garner support for a legitimate, worthwhile charity - I see no problem. It is not in any way unique to this business; it is a widely leveraged method to raise charitable funds.' A fourth added: 'Seems to be an anti-bullying charity for schoolchildren. Might be a cause close to the owner's heart.' The original poster later clarified: 'I'm in a fortunate position where 50p doesn't make a dent. I also have no issue with role models. I just want to be asked first.' Mallow restaurant's website explained where the money goes, writing: 'Diversity Role Models is a UK-wide charity, working with schools to end LGBTQ+ bullying through educational workshops and role model storytelling. 'They educate young people about difference, challenging stereotypes and addressing the misuse of language to shape a world where everyone embraces diversity and can thrive.' Mallow concluded: 'We fundraise for them during June and volunteer throughout the year.' It comes after popular Indian restaurant Gymkhana in London introduced a fee on every person in a dining party before they've even walked through the door. The controversial mandate, introduced by the celeb hotspot restaurant in November, mandates that every guest visiting the two Michelin-starred site must pay the deposit of £100 before arriving - which then becomes their minimum spend for the evening. It's a rule that has now been replicated by eateries across the capital as the hospitality industry cracks down on no-shows, last minute cancellations, reservation resale websites and 'reservation squatting'. According to Chris D'Sylva - the owner of Michelin-starred Dorian, in Notting Hill - there's been an uptick in the number of people who block up tables at multiple restaurants and then only show up for one reservation. As a result, Mr D'Sylva told the Financial Times, that he has been forced to impose a 'slightly punitive' £25 deposit that also helps ward off clout-chasing food influencers. 'It's something to drive away influencers that come and all they want to do is say that they were there and get the benefit of the social currency and post on their Instagram to the detriment of the business,' he told the newspaper. But collab-hungry influencers - looking to barter social media exposure for free food and drinks - are just as bad as bots that snap up the best tables so they can later be 'scalped' to the highest bidder, said Matt Tucker, the head of restaurant reservation platform Tock. Three-figure minimum spend requirements have also begun to feature on Tock's website - with diners looking to enjoy the Omakase experience at The Araki in Mayfair have to fork over £310 per head in advance of their meal.
Irish Examiner
25-06-2025
- Irish Examiner
'You would have been better off flushing it down the toilet', judge tells Cork man caught with €15k of bad-quality cannabis
A Mallow man who held on to a €15,000 batch of bad-quality cannabis from a friend would have been better off flushing it down the toilet rather than putting himself at risk, a sentencing judge told the 45-year-old. Detective Garda William Hosford testified at Cork Circuit Criminal Court that on February 10, 2023, gardaí went to the home of Patrick Buckley, at 16 Sandfield Terrace, Mallow, Co Cork, with a warrant to conduct a drugs search. The accused was present and was asked if there were drugs on the premises. He brought gardaí to a cupboard in his bedroom and inside there was a gear bag with different containers of cannabis herb. 'He also handed over his phone and there was no evidence found on his phone in relation to drugs or drug-dealing. 'The value of the drugs was €15,000. He said he was not involved in selling or supplying drugs. 'A [friend] wanted to get rid of it and gave it to him. He smoked it, trying it a few times. It was not great and he tried to give it back. 'He smoked it himself even though it was bad. He thought he would not have to buy it.' Brian Leahy, defence barrister, said the defendant denied ever selling or supplying the cannabis to another person. While he pleaded guilty to a sale or supply charge, the State's position is that this is the charge which is brought when someone is caught with a quantity of drugs greater than could be immediately consumed by one person. Det Garda Hosford said from his experience investigating drugs cases, the herbal material was brown rather than the normal green colour. 'It did look like — for want of a better term — bad-quality cannabis,' the detective said. Mr Leahy said of his client: 'He got involved in something quite stupid. He provides for his family. He has been a model citizen, apart from this. He did not have an addiction but he had a drug use issue at the time.' Judge Helen Boyle noted the absence of aggravating factors and gave Patrick Buckley a three-year suspended sentence. However, she did say this to the 45-year-old: 'You would have been better off flushing it down the toilet or otherwise getting rid of it.'
Irish Examiner
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Examiner
Callum Devine and Noel O'Sullivan narrowly lead Donegal International Rally
With a pace that matched the searing heat, just thirty seconds cover the top six in the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally following the six stages in Carndonagh during the opening leg of the three-day event. Derry's Callum Devine (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2) and his Killarney co-driver Noel O'Sullivan, seeking a third straight victory, hold a 12.4s lead over the Hyundai of New Zealander Hayden Paddon and his Mallow born co-driver David Moynihan with the Welsh/Killarney duo of Meirion Evans/Ger Conway (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2) 2.8s further behind in third. Devine and Armstrong were joint quickest on the opening stage at Malin Head with Paddon 1.9s behind and 0.3s ahead of Donegal's David Kelly (VW Polo GTi R5). Armstrong was best on SS2 Mamore Gap and moved into the lead just 0.9s ahead of Devine, who topped the time sheets on SS3 Coolcross, that completed the opening loop. At the Carndonagh service halt, Devine led by 7.1s. "The pace is fast for sure." His closest rival at the end of last year's rally Meirion Evans (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2) had a steady run and moved into second place 3.3s ahead of his MEM team mate William Creighton. Having moved into the lead after SS2 Armstrong dropped to ninth place and thirty seconds off the lead when his Ford Fiesta R5 broke a driveshaft on SS3. Paddon was another to lose time when he spun on SS2 - by the end of the loop he was fifth 12.7s off the lead and 1.5s behind Josh Moffett, who reverted to his Hyundai i20 R5 for this latest round of the Irish Tarmac series. Kelly, who had been temporarily shown as rally leader after SS2, but in reality was seventh, climbed a place to occupy sixth, he reckoned that the stages were dustier than expected. Armstrong set a blistering pace on SS4 and SS5 and admitted to being a bit cautious on SS6 where the level of grip varied. Serving notice of intent he trimmed 9.3s off Devine's lead to leave the gap between them at 20.7s with 14 stages remaining over today (Saturday) and tomorrow. Leader Devine put the event in perspective saying: "There's no let-up in it, the pace is as fast as it's ever been, a second here and there, that's what you get when you bring professional drivers here. "It's trying to stay out of bother but you need to be on the pipe, but we are definitely happy. It's another big day tomorrow." Paddon enjoyed his afternoon as he continued to tweak his Hyundai, adding: "We are still struggling a bit, just for the feeling in the car and the roads are very demanding. You have got to have a lot of confidence in these stages with the car and in the conditions, I'm enjoying it but to be at the maximum, you need to be a hundred percent." Third placed Evans had what he described as his best Friday in Donegal with a strong pace without taking any risks. Josh Moffett completed the top six overnight. In what is set to be an absorbing battle, there are eight stages today and six on Sunday. Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally (Round 4, NAPA Auto Parts Irish Tarmac Rally Championship) Letterkenny 1. C. Devine/N. O'Sullivan (Skoda Fabia RS Rally) 41m. 18.2s 2. H. Paddon/D. Moynihan (Hyundai i20 Rally2)+12.4s 3. M. Evans/G. Conway (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2)+15.2s 4. W. Creighton/L. Regan (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2)+15.4s 5. J. Armstrong/S. Byrne (Ford Fiesta Rally2)+20.7s 6. J. Moffett/A. Hayes (Hyundai i20 R5)+28.9s 7. D. Kelly/A. Kierans (VW Polo R5)+41.3s 8. D. Boyle/P. Walsh (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2)+44.9s 9. M. Boyle/D. McCafferty (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2)+53.7s 10. K. Eves/C. Melly (Ford Fiesta Rally2)+1m. 26.8s.
Irish Times
19-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Times
Man secures €90,000 settlement over wife's death from blood clot in hospital
A man who sued over the sudden death of his wife at Mallow General Hospital five years ago has settled a High Court action for €90,000. Katherine Heneghan (71) died as a result of a blood clot on September 10th, 2020. Philip Heneghan's senior counsel, John O'Mahony, with Doireann O'Mahony, told the High Court it was their case that Mallow General Hospital did not test Ms Heneghan properly. They claimed she may have survived if given blood thinners. Mr Heneghan (83), with an address in Mallow, sued the HSE over his wife's death. The settlement is without any admission of liability. READ MORE The case alleged Ms Heneghan had been complaining of shortness of breath and had a swelling on her leg. It was claimed the medical team did not assess Ms Heneghan's risk of a blood clot. It was contended that such an assessment would have shown there was a moderate to high risk of a blood clot developing. It was claimed that the risk of blood clot development should be assessed when a breathless patient presents to an emergency department. It was further claimed that there was a failure to deliver a reasonable and safe standard of care. It was further contended that the news of his wife's sudden death had been conveyed to Mr Heneghan in a hospital lift and that this was done in an unprofessional manner causing him profound shock and distress. The HSE denied all of the claims.
BreakingNews.ie
19-06-2025
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
Man settles action against HSE over wife's death at Cork hospital for €90,000
A man who sued over the sudden and unexpected death of his wife at Mallow General Hospital five years ago has settled a High Court action for €90,000. Katherine Heneghan (71), a mother of five and grandmother to 13, died as a result of a blood clot on September 10th, 2020. Advertisement The family's counsel, Dr John O'Mahony SC with Doireann O'Mahony BL, told the High Court there was a 'bed issue' at Cork University Hospital and Mrs Heneghan had been admitted to the Mallow hospital. Dr O'Mahony said it was their case that at Mallow General Hospital the pensioner was allegedly not tested properly and not screened appropriately in relation to blood clots and if she had been given blood thinners she may have survived. Dr O'Mahony said it was a very sad death and Mrs Heneghan was a 'dearly loved wife, mother and grandmother.' The settlement against the HSE is without an admission of liability. Advertisement At the time of her death Mrs Henegan and her husband Philip had been married for 55 years. In the proceedings it was claimed that when Mr Heneghan arrived at Mallow General Hospital on September 10th, he was given the news of his wife's death in a hospital lift by a nurse and he nearly passed out with shock. Philip Heneghan (83), of Mallow, Co Cork, sued the HSE over his wife's death. Mrs Heneghan, who had been complaining of shortness of breath and had a swelling on her leg, was seen at Mallow General Hospital and kept in overnight on September 9th, 2020. Advertisement It was claimed there was no assessment of Mrs Heneghan in relation to the probability of a blood clot by the admitting medical team at the hospital. It was also alleged that if there had been such an assessment it would have become apparent there was a moderate to high risk of the pensioner developing a blood clot. Mrs Heneghan would have survived if the medical team had considered pulmonary embolism as a possible diagnosis, it was claimed. It was also claimed that a breathless patient presenting to a hospital emergency department needs to have a blood clot considered as part of the differential diagnosis, and there was allegedly no documentation that this was considered a possibility in Mrs Heneghan's case. Advertisement Ireland Limerick feud escalates: House demolished after bo... Read More It was further claimed that there was a failure to deliver a reasonable and safe standard of care and a failure to assess for the possibility of a blood clot, and Mrs Heneghan had allegedly been deprived of the chance of survival. It was contended that the news of his wife's sudden death had been delivered unprofessionally, causing Mr Henegan profound shock and distress. All of the claims were denied. Noting the settlement, Mr Justice Paul Coffey conveyed his deepest sympathy to Mr Heneghan and the wider family.
