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# Universal Periodic Review

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# Universal Periodic Review
UN to review Ireland's record on human rights, conversion therapy and Traveller discrimination
Minister for Equality Roderic O’Gorman will lead the Irish delegation and deliver a speech at today’s hearing.
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Nov 10th 2021, 6:00 AM
# Abortion stance
Paschal Donohoe says there will be a referendum on abortion in the coming years
The new Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform said it was his personal view the issue would be put to the people.
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May 12th 2016, 4:30 PM
# Human Rights
Ireland rejects UN calls to legislate for abortion rulings
The UN publishes the outcome report of Ireland’s human rights review – revealing some 15 recommendations it is rejecting.
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Oct 10th 2011, 3:04 PM
# Human Rights
In-cell sanitation, abortion and immigration discussed at UN human rights review
Alan Shatter takes questions from other UN members on Ireland’s work in progressing its laws protecting human rights.
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Oct 6th 2011, 10:21 AM
# Human Rights
Ireland ‘must fill serious gaps’ in human rights record
The government faces examination by the UN today, amid warnings that the most vulnerable social groups are at risk.
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Oct 6th 2011, 7:15 AM
# Human Rights
Some €847 million paid out to victims of institutional abuse: report
Ireland’s first UPR report has revealed that 13,669 victims of institutional abuse have been compensated – and recommends that a committee to clarify “the state’s interaction” with the Magdalene Laundries be established.
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