Report says rights watchdogs 'compromised'

A new report out today claims two of Ireland's biggest human rights watchdogs have been severely compromised by government interference.

A new report out today claims two of Ireland's biggest human rights watchdogs have been severely compromised by government interference.

The study says the Equality Authority and the Irish Human Rights Commission both fail to meet international standards on independence and transparency.

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