The Irish Human Rights Commission is concerned at the on-going delay in implementing Part 2 of the Mental Health Act, 2001, which provides for the establishment of Mental Health Tribunals to review the involuntary admission of a person to a mental health hospital or unit. "The establishment of the Tribunals was heralded as the means…
The Human Rights Commission and Law Society of Ireland will jointly host a public conference on Migrant Workers and Human Rights in Dublin on Saturday, 15th October, commencing at 9.15am. The Human Rights Commission and Law Society of Ireland will jointly host a public conference on Migrant Workers and Human Rights in Dublin on Saturday,…
The Irish Human Rights Commission will launch its 2004 Annual Report on Wednesday, 5th October, 2005, in its premises on Jervis Street, Dublin. The report sets out the Commission’s activities during the year, describing its work in the areas of casework, legislation and policy review, awareness raising and research. The report also highlights the need…
The Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC) welcomes the publication of the Immigration and Residence Discussion Document and the public consultation process being carried out by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform around the upcoming legislative framework. The IHRC forwarded its observations on the Document to Minister McDowell on 29th July. It makes a…
The Equality Authority is to appeal the recent High Court decision on Portmarnock Golf Club to the Supreme Court. The decision to appeal is based on the serious issues raised by the case and on the far reaching consequences of the High Court decision. Niall Crowley, CEO of the Equality Authority highlighted that “the case…
Michael McDowell TD, Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform will today launch the Equality Authority’s Annual Report for 2004. The Annual Report details the information and legal services provided by the Equality Authority. During 2004: the Equality Authority responded to 11,257 information queries on foot of the information function played by the Equality Authority…
The Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC) gave a presentation yesterday to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women in advance of the state’s examination tomorrow. The Committee were addressed by IHRC Chief Executive, Dr. Alpha Connelly and Commissioner Dr. Katherine Zappone. In her presentation, Dr. Connelly elaborated on the changes the Commission…
Ireland will be appearing before the UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women in New York on Wednesday next, 13th July, when the state’s combined fourth and fifth periodic reports will be examined. Ireland ratified the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in…
The Irish Human Rights Commission was today granted leave to appear before the High Court as a ‘friend of the court’ in the proceedings entitled Lawrence and others v Ballina Town Council and others. The proceedings involve an examination of provisions of the Housing (Miscellaneous) Provisions Act, 2002 (the trespass legislation) which, in the view…
The Equality Authority today expressed disappointment at the outcome of High Court proceedings in relation to Portmarnock Golf Clubs male only membership. The District Court had found that Portmarnock Golf Club is a discriminating club within the meaning of section 8 of the Equal Status Act, 2000. Portmarnock Golf Club challenged that finding and also…