The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has noted with concern the Council of Europe findings that Ireland continues to be breach of its Labour Rights Obligations under the Revised European Social Charter (‘the Charter’). The Charter is a binding human rights treaty that Ireland ratified in 2000. Ireland has been judged as non-compliant with…
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (the ‘Commission’) has provided legal assistance to a refugee (Ms C) involved in discrimination and harassment claims under the Equal Status Acts 2000-2018. Ms C alleged that an airline discriminated against her on the ground of race when she was denied boarding to a flight and sought a…
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (the ‘Commission’) has provided legal assistance to a refugee (Ms O) involved in discrimination and harassment claims under the Equal Status Acts 2000-2018. Ms O alleged that an airline discriminated against her on the ground of race when she was denied boarding to a flight and sought a…
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (‘the Commission’) has welcomed the publication of the National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR), prepared by the Department of Children, Equality, Integration and Youth. One of our four Strategic Priorities for 2022-2024 is Respect and Recognition, where we promote the eradication of racism, ableism, ageism and sexism,…
Commission appears before Supreme Court and publishes its legal submissions The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission recently appeared before the Supreme Court as amicus curiae (or ‘friend of the court’) in a case concerned with the extent to which non-citizens may rely on fundamental rights guaranteed in the Constitution when subject to deportation orders….
€400,000 National Programme Calls for Projects that Advance Access to Justice and Rights and Promote the Eradication of Ableism, Ageism, Racism, Sexism, Homophobia and Transphobia Organisations and groups across Ireland, who work on issues of human rights and equality are being invited to apply to the Human Rights and Equality Grant Scheme 2023, which has…
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (the ‘Commission’) has argued before the Supreme Court that a law that reverses the burden of proof on to an accused person, thereby putting a legal burden on them to disprove an element of an offence, interferes with their right to a fair trial as protected by the…
The Review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (“EPSEN”) Act 2004 presents an opportunity to align inclusive education in Ireland with our international obligations and with international best practice, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (“the Commission”) has stated in our submission on the legislation. In the almost 20 years since…
The powers used by Government when issuing directives to policing oversight bodies must be clearly defined and accompanied with appropriate safeguards, in order to minimise political interference, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (“The Commission”) has recommended in our Submission on the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill. The Bill aims to provide a…
Racism Comes in Many Forms, say Young Participants in Commission Report The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (‘the Commission’) today published a report on the Experiences of Second-Generation Ethnic Minority Young People in Ireland, authored by Dr Malgosia Machowska-Kosiack and Dr Maria Barry from Dublin City University, which revealed that racism and discrimination form…