Major setback in fight against inequality

THE resignation of Niall Crowley as chief executive of the Equality Authority is a significant setback in the fight for equality and social inclusion in this country.

The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) empathises with Mr Crowley’s decision and supports his principled stance in such difficult circumstances.

The decision was in keeping with the integrity consistently displayed by Mr Crowley over his past 10 years at the helm of the Equality Authority. Over this period he has made an outstanding contribution to the fight against poverty and inequality in Ireland and he will be sorely missed.