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# Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission

Yesterday
1st December 2023
Human rights watchdog expresses 'deep concern' at possible shortfall in asylum seeker accommodation
On Tuesday, the Government acknowledged that there is a ‘real possibility’ of a shortfall in asylum seeker accommodation in the coming days.
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Suspected trafficking for organ removal recorded for first time in Ireland last year, report shows
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has published a new anti-trafficking report today.
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Sep 13th 2023, 6:10 AM
Government urged to expand discrimination laws to include social class and criminal convictions
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has also recommended changes to the existing gender and family status grounds.
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Jul 20th 2023, 8:38 AM
Fears closure of Citywest to new International Protection arrivals 'clear breach' of human rights obligations
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has called on Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman to reverse the decision.
The Citywest closed to new arrivals earlier this week, though it will remain open for all other matters.
Over 20 International Protection applicants have been left without accommodation since the closure.
The IHREC has called on Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman to reverse the decision.
New asylum accommodation might not be ready for five weeks, as charities prepare for influx
Citywest closes to new International Protection arrivals, but facility remains open for processing
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Jan 27th 2023, 12:05 AM
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People refused entry to pubs don't get 'adequate access to justice' under complaints system
Human Rights Commission says current law disproportionately impacts minority groups.
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Feb 14th 2022, 6:30 AM
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Ireland's rapporteur says trafficking for sexual exploitation was 'resilient' to the pandemic
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission will report to the EU today.
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May 7th 2021, 6:15 AM
Human rights group calls for 'substantive' changes to Dying with Dignity Bill to protect right to life
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission shared its views with the Oireachtas Justice Committee.
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Feb 3rd 2021, 9:32 AM
Maternity leave exclusion from wage subsidy referred to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
In order to be eligible for the scheme, employees need a pay slip from January or February this year.
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May 15th 2020, 9:16 AM
Ireland has third highest weekly hours of 'unpaid work' across EU
A new report found Irish adults spend an average of 16 hours per week caring and 14.5 hours on housework.
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Jul 9th 2019, 1:16 PM
Concerns raised over 'limited' access to appropriate sex education for Irish kids
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has set out its recommendations for key priority actions for the State.
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Jul 1st 2019, 6:15 AM
Traveller family take action against council over refusal to offer them housing
The family of seven are living in a caravan without basic facilities such as running water.
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Aug 30th 2017, 4:55 PM
Melanie McCarthy-McNamara killer wins High Court case over solitary confinement
The High Court decided that Daniel McDonnell’s constitutional rights were breached.
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Feb 18th 2015, 9:05 AM
Opinion: Employees can still be discriminated against over their sexuality – this must end
The private lives of teachers and health workers should never be used against them, writes Senator Ivana Bacik.
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Sep 26th 2014, 8:00 AM
Victims of mother-and-baby homes should give evidence in public if they want to - Human rights group
The IHREC wants strong powers for the commission of investigation.
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Jul 1st 2014, 9:03 AM