Group urges national plan to improve human rights

THE Irish Human Rights Commission has urged the Government to introduce a national action plan to improve human rights in this country.

Launching their annual report, the IHRC said a plan to mainstream human rights into Irish law, policy and practice should be implemented next year in order to fulfil Ireland’s commitments to the UN Human Rights Council.

The commission also called for a reinstatement of its funding, that of the Equality Authority, and other human rights and equality bodies.