The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Designate has published a new e-learning course for front-line staff in the public sector. “Delivering Equality in Public Services: An Introduction for Front Line Staff” provides public sector staff with the essentials they need to know about Irish equality law in their work. The course was developed by…
The Equality Authority launched their detailed observations on the Gender Recognition Bill in Dublin today (Thursday August 7th 2014). The Authority which has been to the forefront of asserting transgender rights under equality legislation has produced a number of earlier reports and has made submissions to Oireachtas Committees on bringing forward progressive legislation to vindicate…
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Designate (IHREC designate) welcomes the strongly-worded Concluding Observations issued by the UN Human Rights Committee today on Ireland’s record on civil and political rights as set out in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The Concluding Observations reflect the concerns and recommendations made by the IHREC…
Ms Betty Purcell, Acting Chair of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Designate said “we warmly welcome the announcement of the appointment of Ms Emily Logan as Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and we look forward to working together as a Commission for the promotion and protection of the…
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Designate (IHREC designate) welcomed the robust and thorough examination by the UN Human Rights Committee of Ireland’s record on civil and political rights as set out in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Many of the issues highlighted were concerns also raised by the IHREC Designate…
David Joyce, Acting Chair of the IHREC Designate delivered the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Designate’s Oral Statement to the UN Human Rights Committee today in advance of Ireland’s hear before the Committee on its 4th Report on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
11 July 2014The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission designate (IHREC Designate) today welcomed the passing of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014 by the Oireachtas. Mr David Joyce, Acting Chairperson of the IHREC (Designate) said: "The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Designate) welcomes the passing of the Irish Human Rights…
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Designate (IHREC Designate) today published its submission to Mr Charlie Flanagan T.D., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs on the proposed Commission of Investigation to inquire into Mother and Baby Homes. The IHREC Designate is calling for a Commission of Investigation that meets Ireland’s human rights obligations and…
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Designate (IHREC Designate) today published its report to the UN Human Rights Committee in advance of Ireland’s hearing on its record on meeting the standards set out in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights in July in Geneva. The IHREC Designate Report covers the range…
IHREC designate: statutory inquiry into Mother and Baby Homes timely and appropriate 10 June 2014 Press Release The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Designate) (IHREC) considers that a statutory inquiry into revelations concerning the operation of Mother and Baby Homes is both timely and appropriate. Speaking on the issue, IHREC Acting Chairperson Betty Purcell…