Advertising & Housing Assistance Payment Discrimination
Discrimination on the ‘housing assistance ground’ occurs where there is less favourable treatment of one person compared to another in the provision of accommodation, because one person is in receipt of rent supplement, housing assistance or any social welfare payment and the other is not.
Protection from discrimination on the ‘housing assistance’ ground applies to accommodation only and does not
extend to the provision of goods and services, educational establishments or clubs under the Acts.
Report inequality in advertising
If you have come across an advertisement that you believe discriminates on the age 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.
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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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Women's rights and equality
National Women’s Council Ireland
National Women’s Council Ireland mandate is to take action to ensure that the voices of women in all their diversity are heard. National Women’s Council Ireland vision is of an Ireland and of a world where women.
Can achieve their full potential in a just and equal society.National Women's Council of Ireland,
100 North King Street
Smithfield, Dublin 7
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Transgender persons
Teni Transgender Equality Network Ireland
TENI seeks to improve the situation and advance the rights and equality of Trans people and their families. Its vision is an Ireland where Tran’s people are understood, accepted and respected, and can participate fully in all aspects of Irish society. TENI is dedicated to ending transphobia, including stigma, discrimination and inequality and continues in the struggle for social, political and legal recognition of Trans people in Ireland.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland TENI
10 Ellis Quay
Arran Quay
Dublin
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Traveller Community rights
Irish Traveller Movement (ITM)
The Irish Traveller Movement (ITM) is a national network of organisations and individuals working within the Traveller community. The Irish Traveller Movement consists of a partnership between Travellers and settled people committed to seeking full equality for Travellers in Irish society.
Irish Traveller Movement,
4/5 Eustace Street
Dublin 2
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Traveller and Roma rights
Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre
Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centremission is to contribute to the improvement in the quality of life, living circumstances, status and participation of Travellers and Roma through working innovatively for social justice, greater solidarity development, equality and human rights.
Pavee Point,
46 Charles Street Great
Dublin 1
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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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