Academic claims DCU broke it's own jobs policy

Is no decision on it yet.
Because of that, there is a certain 'temptation' to try and predict the decision. 
You should try to avoid doing that based on articles. You do not know the full facts of the case.

With all cases, you have to remember that it is the Adjudicator that ultimately makes the decision. Not you or an employer. Though both sides have the right to appeal and often do. 

Read the RTE article here.