The Human Rights Commission issued today its observations on the proposed Referendum on Citizenship. On the 7th April, 2004, the President of the Commission, Dr. Maurice Manning wrote to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform expressing concern regarding a number of aspects of the proposed referendum. On April 13th, the Commission was requested…
Statement of Dr. Maurice Manning, President, Irish Human Rights Commission, on the appointment of the Hon. Judge Maureen Harding Clark as a member of the Irish Human Rights Commission. I wish to warmly welcome, on behalf of the Commission, the appointment, by the Government, of Judge Maureen Harding Clark as a member of the Irish…
Report Launch on Monday 5 April 2004 at 11.30a.m. in the St Stephens Green Room of the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin 2. Immigration is one of the most important challenges facing Ireland and other member states of the European Union. The extent to which a state through its laws and policies provides for and protects the…
Irish Human Rights Commission and National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism strongly encourage the Government to ensure that the human rights ofmigrant workers and their families are fully protected in forthcoming legislation Report Launch on Monday 5 April 2004 at 11.30a.m. in the St Stephens Green Room of the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin 2. Immigration…
The INTO and the Equality Authority jointly hosted a conference in Limerick yesterday entitled ‘The Inclusive School’. The conference was attended by over 300 delegates. Speakers included Catherine Byrne, Deputy General Secretary of the INTO, Niall Crowley, CEO of the Equality Authority and Dr. Felicity Armstrong of the University of London. The inclusive school prevents…
The Irish and British Governments should ratify the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (the Migrant Worker’s Convention). That is the message from the Joint Committee of the Irish Human Rights Commission and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission on International Day Against Racism,…
Equality Authority concerned at Amendment to Social Welfare Bill – Legislating to Discriminate The Department of Social and Family Affairs are seeking an amendment to the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous) Provision Bill 2004. This amendment concerns the definition of ‘spouse’ and has the effect of limiting the definition of ‘spouse’ and ‘couple’ to a married couple…
International Women’s Day is a time to renew our commitment to equality between women and men as a fundamental human right issue "International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, the challenges outstanding and to renew our commitment to equality between women and men as a fundamental human rights issue" stated the…
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) welcomes the changes made by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. Michael McDowell, in the current Garda Bill 2004. The HRC made a detailed submission in November 2003 on the earlier Scheme of the Garda Bill recommending a number of substantive amendments and changes. "In broad terms…
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has submitted its observations on the Commission of Investigations Bill 2003 to the Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform, Mr. Michael McDowell, T.D. The Minister referred the Bill to the HRC for its consideration prior to its publication last year. The Commission of Investigations Bill 2003 aims to establish…