Nationwide survey provides insights on public perception of racism, International Protection and human rights The vast majority of people in Ireland (85%) believe everyone should be treated equally, regardless of who you are or where you come from, while only 30% of people think the government is doing enough to address racism. The insights come…
More action needed to harmonise equality and human rights protections on island of Ireland People all across the island of Ireland should have the same human rights and equality protections, according to a massive 81% of respondents to a new public awareness survey. The poll was carried out in Ireland on behalf of the Irish…
Commission urges transparency from Government around rights for disabled people Figures from a nationwide survey released today by the Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission (IHREC) to mark International Day of People with Disabilities (‘IDPWD’), show that just 21% of people believe that the government is doing enough to support disabled people and that the…
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has written to Minister Roderic O’Gorman to highlight our deep concern at reports of a shortfall in emergency accommodation for applicants for International Protection as soon as this week. If the State does fail to provide accommodation for people seeking International Protection here, it would be in breach…
Collective action is required to tackle racism and reverse polarisation The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (‘the Commission’) is extremely concerned at reports that people espousing far-right ideology sought to exploit the tragic crime which occurred on Parnell Square East yesterday, in order to foment anti-immigrant sentiment. Collective action by the State, and civil…
Commission appeared before the Supreme Court as amicus curiae The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (‘the Commission’) is examining the decision of the Supreme Court, in a case concerning the extent to which non-citizens may rely on the rights guaranteed by the Constitution when subject to deportation orders. The Commission had been joined to…
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has today welcomed the publication of the Council of Europe GREVIO Committee’s examination into Ireland, which found that the State’s provision of legal aid does not meet the current demand for victims of domestic, sexual and gender based violence (DSCBV). GREVIO (The Group of Experts on Action…
Commission appears as amicus curiae in important case The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (‘the Commission’) welcomes the decision delivered by the Court of Appeal today, in an important case involving the HSE’s Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) for an Assessment of Needs of a child with a disability. The Commission was joined to the…
Commission welcomes fresh National Action Plan on Human Trafficking but flags priority areas The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (‘the Commission’) has welcomed the Third National Action Plan to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking 2023-2027 (‘NAP), published today by the Department of Justice. In our role as National Rapporteur on the Trafficking of…
Commission joins NHRIs in calling for respect for international humanitarian law The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, in its capacity as a member of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), expresses its solidarity with all those affected by the current conflict in Gaza and Israel. We reiterate GANHRI’s call “on all…