The IHRC gave a statement today at a meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality on the Heads of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2012. Also appearing were representatives of civil society groups.
The IHRC gave a statement today at a meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality on the Heads of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2012. Also appearing were representatives of civil society groups.
The IHRc will appear today before the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly Committee B on European Affairs. Committee B will undertake an inquiry into Human Rights legislation in a European context. The Committee will consider, among other issues: The European Convention on Human Rights and its application in each jurisdiction including the Crown dependencies; The implementation of…
Dr Maurice Manning, IHRC President calls on Government to consider fundamental rights in Constitutional Convention in Address on the Constitution to UCD Law School, 30 June 2012.
The Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC) today published its 2011 Annual Report. At the launch the IHRC called for the proposed legislation for the new Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) to be strengthened across five key areas to ensure that the body is completely independent of the State and thus in compliance with…
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…
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…
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…