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2023
# IHREC
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
Last year
2022
# Mr Moonlight
Equality commission joined as party to convicted killer's Patrick Quirke's Supreme Court appeal
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission will now make legal submissions on part of Quirke’s appeal
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Oct 6th 2022, 1:47 PM
# Human Rights
Anti human trafficking report calls for gender-specific accommodation for victims
The national anti-trafficking rapporteur listed education, the war in Ukraine and age identification as concerns.
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Jun 21st 2022, 6:00 AM
# Education
Government urged to confirm 'special education centres' no longer being considered
The proposal was met with backlash from parents and campaigners last week.
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May 31st 2022, 3:30 PM
# IHREC
Tenants 'often' unable to make discrimination complaint about landlords, report finds
The findings come as the Government reviews Ireland’s equality laws.
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Apr 28th 2022, 9:43 AM
# IHREC
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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# IHREC
Councils 'deficient' at identifying Traveller housing needs, human rights commission finds
The reviews show that between 2008 and 2018, of €168.8 million allocated to local authorities for Traveller-specific accommodation, just two thirds (€110.6 million) was drawn down.
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Jul 14th 2021, 6:00 AM
# IHREC
Government accused of 'blurring lines' on emergency pandemic powers
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission says all Covid-related emergency powers should have sunset clauses.
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Feb 25th 2021, 9:36 AM
# Assisted Dying
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
# Human Rights
Human rights watchdog calls for more oversight into new Garda powers during Covid-19 crisis
Those convicted under the new rules could face a maximum of six months in prison or a fine of €2,500.
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Apr 27th 2020, 8:45 AM
# WRC
Property website Daft.ie ordered to block discriminatory adverts after WRC ruling
The decision follows a case taken by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC).
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Aug 20th 2019, 5:58 PM
# Annual Report
Housing benefit recipients face 'systemic discrimination', Irish human rights body says
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission launched it’s 2018 annual report today.
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Jun 24th 2019, 11:34 AM
# artur celmer
Landmark case involving extradition of Polish man back before High Court
Artur Celmer has argued that he will not get a fair trial in his own country.
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Nov 1st 2018, 9:06 AM
# Discrimination
Lone mothers and people with disabilities discriminated against when it comes to housing
New research looking into discrimination and inequality in housing in Ireland was published today.
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Jun 15th 2018, 11:57 AM
# Retirement Age
'They should be able to work longer if they wish': New anti-discrimination guidance on older workers
The IHREC has published new guidance for employers and employees to prevent discrimination of older workers.
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Apr 30th 2018, 9:47 AM
# Equality
Travellers are ten times more likely to face discrimination compared to other Irish people
The findings are contained in a new report which details experience of discrimination.
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Nov 9th 2017, 3:27 PM
# Homelessness
Irish Human Rights Commission worried new hubs could 'normalise' family homelessness
IHREC released a detailed report outlining its concerns about the new family hub model of homeless accommodation.
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Jul 12th 2017, 9:26 AM
# progress report
Government criticised over failure to properly reform Direct Provision
173 recommendations for improving the Direct Provision system were put forward last year.
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Jun 17th 2016, 11:43 AM
# Prison
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
# Human Rights
Man wanted by US on terrorism charges brought before Dublin High Court
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has been granted permission to appear as a friend to the court in the extradition proceedings.
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Nov 25th 2014, 5:31 PM
# IHREC
Emily Logan: Give GSOC the power to investigate claims of excessive force by gardaí
The Irish Human Right and Equality Commission is calling for GSOC to be allowed to investigate a wider range of offences.
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Nov 19th 2014, 2:56 PM
# Human Rights
Look who's been nominated Ireland's new human rights commissioner...
Emily Logan will step down from her post as the Ombudsman for Children to take up role on Ireland’s new rights and equality body.
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Jul 17th 2014, 12:56 PM
# state obligation
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