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The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is Ireland’s national human rights and equality institution. We are an independent public body that accounts directly to the Oireachtas.
Our purpose is to promote and protect human rights and equality in Ireland and build a culture of respect for human rights, equality and intercultural understanding in the State.
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Recent Posts
- Access to Bank Accounts Confirmed for Asylum Seekers 11 April 2021
- Attorney General Should Be Removed from Judicial Selection Process Advises Human Rights and Equality Commission 9 April 2021
- Statement on State Collection of Information on Children with Autism 30 March 2021
- High Court Decision Against Asylum Seeker Builds Pressure on Government for Driver Licence Solution 28 March 2021
- Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and UNHCR call for government to facilitate family reunification for refugees 25 March 2021
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Recent Publications
Submission to the Minister for Justice on the General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020
Submission to the Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht on the General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Scéim Deontas Chearta an Duine agus Comhionannais, 2021–22 Foirm Iarratais ar Dheontas
Human Rights & Equality Grants Scheme 2021-22 Application Form
Human Rights and Equality Grants Scheme 2021-22 Guidance Manual for Grant Applications