The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission appeared before the Supreme Court on 18 and 19 of April as amicus curiae (or ‘friend of the court’) in a case that relates to involuntary adoption and the constitutional rights of the child. The case centres on the adoption of a minor, known as B, who has an intellectual…
Commission Stresses Climate Change is a Human Rights and Equality Issue The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (‘the Commission) today published its Policy Statement on a Just Transition. Climate change poses an immediate and pervasive threat to the natural environment and societies throughout the world, including Ireland. Urgent action on climate change is non-negotiable…
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (the ‘Commission’) appeared last week before the High Court as amicus curiae (‘friend of the court’) in two important cases concerning the human rights of individuals who arrived in the State seeking International Protection. The cases focus on two applicants, who separately sought International Protection (or asylum) from…
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has been granted liberty by the Supreme Court to exercise its amicus curiae function (‘friend of the court’) in the joined cases of The People (at the suit of the DPP) vs Caolan Smyth and The People (at the suit of the DPP) vs Gary McAreavey concerning the admissibility…
The Human Rights and Equality Commission has today stated that the failure to investigate reported abuses in the Defence Forces over many years, as detailed in the findings of the Independent Review Group, is a clear dereliction of duty of care by the State to ensure equality of treatment and uphold the human rights of…
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (the ‘Commission’) has been granted leave by the High Court to exercise its amicus curiae (‘friend of the court’) function in two important cases concerning the human rights of two individuals who arrived in the State seeking International Protection. These cases involve two male applicants, who separately sought International…
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,…