Advertising & Disability Discrimination
Discrimination on the ‘disability ground’ occurs where there is less favourable treatment of one person compared to another person because one has a disability and the other has not, or the other has a different disability.
‘Disability’ is defined broadly to includes, physical, intellectual, learning, cognitive, emotional or medical conditions.
Report inequality in advertising
If you have come across an advertisement that you believe discriminates on the disability ground, you can report it here.
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission can make a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission or contact the advertiser directly in response to discriminatory advertising.
If you believe an advertisement directly affects your access to employment, you can complain directly to the Workplace Relations Commission.
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Make a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is the body that hears discrimination complaints under Ireland’s equality laws. The WRC deals with both employment and service/goods related claims. There is no fee to bring a case to the WRC and complaints can be made online.
Learn more about the WRC process
Contact us
We, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, have a statutory role to fight discrimination and provide information on equality and human rights in Ireland. Please note however that we are not a court and we do not decide on discrimination claims.
Learn more about how to contact us
Contact another organisation
You may find that another organisation could better help you with your issue.
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Legal advice for Travellers
Traveller Legal Service – FLAC
Traveller Legal Service is run by Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC), supported by The Community Foundation for Ireland and in cooperation with a Steering Group made up of representation from the national Traveller organisations, it aims to empower Travellers and Traveller groups to engage with the law as a means of combating discrimination and advancing the rights of Travellers in Irish Society.
FLAC try to help people to understand and access their legal rights through offering free & confidential legal information and advice to the public, helping thousands of people every year.
FLAC (Specific traveller center)
Free Legal Advice Centres,
85/86 Dorset Street Upper,
Dublin 1,
Legal Information & Referral Lines: 1890 350 250
(Lo-call from landlines) / 01-874 5690 (mobiles)Web: https://www.flac.ie/
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One-parent families
One Family
One Family is working to ensure a positive and equal future for all members of all one-parent families in Ireland
Changing attitudes, services, policies and lives together with one-parent families and those working with them
we are committed to achieving equality and respect for all families.One Family
8 Coke Lane,
Dublin 7,
Ireland
D07 EN2Y
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Immigration
Immigrant Council Of Ireland
Immigrant Council Of Ireland provides practical information and advice on all immigration related issues. Its Independent Law Centre supports the most vulnerable migrants, including victims of trafficking, so they can live lives free from oppression.
Immigrant Council of Ireland,
2 St Andrew Street,
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Legal aid
The Legal Aid Board
The Legal Aid Board is the statutory, independent body responsible for the provision of civil legal aid and advice to persons of modest means. Legal advice is any oral or written advice given by a solicitor or barrister, including writing letters and negotiations. Legal aid is representation by a solicitor or barrister in court proceedings. The Legal Aid Board has a number of centers across the country, and the best way to find the one most convenient to you is to contact the Legal Aid Board directly.
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Asylum seekers and refugees
Irish Refugee Council
Irish Refugee Council provides services and support to people seeking protection and those recognised as refugees in Ireland.
Irish Refugee Council,
37 Killarney Street
Dublin 1
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Legal advice
Free Legal Advice Centres
The Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC) provide confidential, basic legal advice for free and in person across all areas of law. FLAC offers a network of advice clinics around Ireland and you may be able to identify the most suitable one at the following link: Legal Advice Clinic.
Free Legal Advice Centres,
13 Lower Dorset Street,
Dublin 1,
Ireland
Phone: Lo-Call: 1890 350 250
Web: https://www.flac.ie/
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Anti-racism
INAR (the Irish Network Against Racism)
INAR (the Irish Network Against Racism) is a national network of anti-racism civil society organisations which aims to work collectively to highlight and address the issue of racism in Ireland.
Irish Network Against Racism
28 North Great George’s Street
Dublin 1
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Personal data protection
Data Protection Commissioner
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner was established to protect individuals’ right to privacy by enabling people to exercise control over how their personal information is used, in accordance with the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003. If a person or organisation holds personal information about you on computer or on paper file, you may ask them if they hold such information and to give you access to it. Section 3 of the Data Protection Acts provides that you have a right to find out and/or be given a description free of charge, of information held about you. Section 4 of the Data Protection Acts says that you have a right to obtain a copy of such information.
Data Protection Commissioner
Canal House
Station Road
Portarlington
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Migrant and refugee rights
Nasc
Nasc is the Irish word for “link”. They link migrants and refugees to their rights.
34 Paul Street, 1st Floor
Cork City, T12 W14H
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Employment rights / Equal treatment in services
Workplace Relations Commission
Information and Customer Services (ICS), formerly known as Workplace Relations Customer Services, is responsible for the provision of information relating to employment rights, equality and industrial relations matters by means of a telephone call-in service manned by experienced Information Officers
Information and Customer Services
Workplace Relations Commission
O’Brien Road
Carlow
R93 E920
Phone: 059 9178990 | Lo-call: 1890 80 80 90 * (09.30 - 17.00, Monday to Friday)
Web: https://www.workplacerelations.ie/en/contact_us/contact-details/
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