The Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC) today published its Observations on the Scheme of the Protected Disclosures in the Public Interest Bill 2012. In its Observations, the IHRC welcomes the introduction of the legislation as an important step to encourage identification of malpractice, but raises concern that the legislation may inadvertently put off potential whistleblowers….
Press Statement The Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC) today welcomed the passing of a motion in the Dáil on 14 June that allows Ireland to ratify the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (commonly referred to as the Aarhus…
The Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has submitted detailed observations on the Heads of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2012 to the Minister for Justice and Equality. View the Observations and read more here
The Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC) today published its Observations on the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012. In its observations, the IHRC suggests that the proposed legislation is overly restrictive and will not assist in re-integrating people convicted of minor offences back into society and employment. The Observations were submitted to Mr Alan Shatter…
Statement The Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC) announced today that it will study the Heads of Bill on the Merger of the IHRC and Equality Authority being published today and provide and publish its Observations to Government in due course, in accordance with its statutory remit to review legislation. ENDS/ Contact: Fidelma Joyce, IHRC…
I Say No To Ageism” campaign launched by Minister Fergus O Dowd on Tuesday June 5th 2012 at the Equality Authority, 2, Clonmel Street, Dublin 2 at 11.30am. The 9th Say No To Ageism Week is being launched today by Minister of State Fergus O Dowd TD who represent Louth, Ireland’s age friendly county. The…
Date: 31 May – 1 June 2012 Venue: Strasbourg – Council of Europe, Agora Building Organised by: the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) of the Council of Europe Participants: representatives of member States’ independent authorities (specialised bodies) combating racism and discrimination on grounds of ethnic origin, colour, citizenship, religion and language (racial discrimination),…
IHRC makes submission to European Court of Human Rights on use of Garda belief-evidence in trials in Special Criminal Court.
The Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC) today confirmed before the High Court that it will be intervening as amicus curiae in a case concerning the rights of a person defined as a "voluntary patient" under the Mental Health Act 2001, but who in fact was being treated in a locked ward which he could not…
The Equality Authority today welcomed the publication of the Report of the Working Group established by the Minister for Justice and Equality to scope the merger of the Equality Authority and the Irish Human Rights Commission. “The publication of this anticipated Report is a positive development” said the Equality Authority Chairperson Angela Kerins. “The working…