Organisation: Human Rights and Equality Commission

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Homeless double amputee and his family granted leave to challenge social-supports ruling

A Romanian family who have failed the right to reside test and so cannot receive social supports in this country today were granted leave by the High Court to bring a legal challenge.

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Temporary hubs for homeless families ‘are not long-term solution’

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Landlords flout law on protection for welfare tenants

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O’Reilly voices ire at record on rights

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Human Rights body abandoned by a year of inaction

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Higgins hails human rights ‘honour’

Ireland elected to UN Human Rights Council

Ireland was elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the first time today.

Mon, 12 Nov, 2012

Rights body panel steps aside amid UN’s process concerns

Efforts by the Justice Minister Alan Shatter to establish a Human Rights and Equality Commission have hit another major stumbling block, after the Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly withdrew her involvement.

Sat, 28 Jul, 2012

Shatter: Children’s rights referendum set for New Year

JUSTICE Minister Alan Shatter yesterday said a referendum on children’s rights would be held “early in the New Year” as he defended Ireland’s human rights record before the United Nations.

Fri, 07 Oct, 2011