Organisation: National Action Plan Against Racism

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Call to policing body for Garda hate crimes unit

A specialist Garda hate crimes division should be set up to improve the reporting of offences and the quality of investigations, according to a submission to the Policing Commission.

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Recession sees racism rise as minorities are targeted

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GAA makes new resources available

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Anti-racism bodies react angrily to FG proposal

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ASTI backs separate classes for foreign students

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Ant-racism watchdog warns over fear of immigrants

Partnerships to boost local sport

ON WHAT was described by chief executive John Treacy as a proud day for the Irish Sports Council (ISC) the completion of the National Network of Sport Partnerships was announced at the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham yesterday.

Thu, 24 Apr, 2008

Garda college hosts intercultural day

The Garda College will today host an intercultural day for minority communities in Ireland.

Fri, 11 Apr, 2008

Slowing ecomony could heighten racial tensions: Experts

Racial tensions could increase in Ireland as the economy slows down and Irish people compete for jobs with foreign nationals, experts warned today.

Thu, 20 Mar, 2008

Anti-racism group seeks changes in education and justice

The group set up to develop a plan to tackle racism in Ireland says urgent action is needed in two key areas.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2007

Public in denial about health, survey finds

IRISH people remain very positive about the state of their health despite more than one in three claiming to have a medical condition, new research shows.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2007

Report on health attitudes to be launched

A health report comparing health attitudes, beliefs and status among Irish and non-Irish nationals will be launched today.

Tue, 04 Sep, 2007

Govt anti-racism chief refuses to take stand in Sikh case

The Chairperson of the Government's National Action Plan against Racism is refusing to take a stand on the dispute involving a member of the Sikh community and the Gardaí.

Wed, 22 Aug, 2007

Racism and intolerance: a lot done, a lot more to do

THE European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) recently published its third report on Ireland.

Mon, 11 Jun, 2007

Irish law ‘not equipped to deal with race crimes’

IRELAND’S criminal law is not equipped to deal with racially motivated crime, it has been suggested.

Thu, 22 Mar, 2007

Foreign national’s participation in Irish society celebrated

Community groups from all over Ireland are taking part in a week-long series of events to promote diversity and participation in Irish life for Interculture Week 2006.

Mon, 20 Mar, 2006

One in five may be non nationals by 2030

ONE in five people in the Republic could be from a non national background within a generation, according to Justice Minister Michael McDowell.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2005

Businesses accused of failing to embrace multiculturalism

The steering committee overseeing the Government's National Action Plan Against Racism has accused the business sector of failing to embrace multiculturalism.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2005

NAPAR announces €200,000 grant to fight racism

The National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR) has announced a €200,000 sports and recreation grant.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2005

Report outlines new anti-racism measures

A HIGH-LEVEL steering group will ensure the Government’s anti-racism blueprint is implemented, the Taoiseach said yesterday.

Fri, 28 Jan, 2005

Minister hails plan to tackle racism

Ireland’s first national action plan to tackle racism will aid the country’s transition into a modern, multi-ethnic society, the Government said today.

Thu, 27 Jan, 2005