Statement by Dr Maurice Manning, President of the Irish Human Rights Commission
on the resignation of Niall Crowley as CEO of the Equality Authority
Dr Maurice Manning, President of the Irish Human Rights Commission said:
"I greatly regret Niall Crowley’s decision to resign as Chief Executive of the Equality Authority. I fully understand the reasons for his decision and why he felt that, in the circumstances, he had no alternative but to resign. In my work as President of the Irish Human Rights Commission I have seen at first hand the commitment, courage and integrity he brought to his role. Niall played a huge part in advancing the equality agenda in this country."
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