Economic rights treaty – a signature failure

I HAVE always admired Ireland’s attitude to human rights. That appears to be about to change.

Twenty years ago last month Ireland ratified a legally binding international treaty guaranteeing our fundamental human rights but the Government apparently does not want to sign a new one.

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights guarantees us all the right to a fair wage, social security, protection of the family, housing, an adequate standard of living, heath and education.