Report concludes State failing its duties in 'everyday' rights

A new report will tell the UN that the Irish state is failing in its duties on "everyday" rights.

The report, entitled "Our Voice, Our Rights," was drawn up from research co-ordinated by the Free Legal Advice Centres.

Several organisations contributed to the document, including Focus Ireland and the Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed.

Director General of FLAC Noeline Blackwell, said the report addresses a number of fundamental issues.

She said: "What is it like if you are a young person trying to survive on social welfare in Ireland? What is it like if you would like to join a trade union? Or what is it like if you are an older person trying to access the health system?

"What if you are trying to access the legal system? Where are our rights respected in all of this?"