Judge Rory MacCabe to succeed Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring as Gsoc chair
Appointment comes amid opposition to new powers to investigate Garda members
Politicians should face sanctions for racist comments, rights body says
Human rights body cites recent remarks in criticism of developing shift in discourse
Discrimination against people with disabilities ‘persistent,’ Logan says
Sharp increase in employment complaints on grounds of disability, commission says
Human Rights Commission calls for independent process to reappoint commissioners
Letter from Flanagan to members informed them he would be open to reappointing them
Irish ‘spend over 30 hours a week’ doing unpaid care, housework
Report finds 45 per cent of women care for children and older adults compared to 29 per cent of men
Councils’ compliance with human rights of Travellers investigated
IHREC takes action amid ‘persistent discrimination’ by local authorities against Travellers
Government has exacerbated housing crisis, says commissioner
Emily Logan describes housing assistance payment as ‘not fit for purpose’
The Irish Times view on human rights in Ireland: a work in progress
The number of cases taken under Equal Status Acts rose by 40 per cent last year
Woman refused dental treatment due to HIV status to receive €10,000
Patient was in dentist chair had received anaesthetic when service withdrawn
Ireland ‘much better’ at challenging racism than UK or US, Emily Logan says
Logan says people from other countries are ‘taken aback by the social progression here’
Short-term fixes drive direct provision system over long term
Housing crisis has worsened situation of asylum-seekers and creaking support system
Human rights body expresses concern on reported abortion access issues
IHREC concerns include workplace discrimination and housing assistance payments
Brexit threatens to make Irish in North ‘second-class citizens’
Oireachtas committee told hard border would lead to fears ‘we are going backwards’
Human Rights body urges review of Electoral Act
Emily Logan warns of ‘repressive measures’ being used against rights groups in Europe
Black Irish citizens twice as likely to experience discrimination
New research focused on experiences in the labour market
Irish Times view on arson attack in Donegal: calling out racism
DCU research shows that online hate speech against groups such as asylum seekers and Travellers is widespread
Hate speech against immigrants and Travellers ‘widespread’ online
Users seldom report hate speech, study tracking ‘racially-loaded toxic speech’ finds
Pavee Point ‘let down’ Travelling community, says Casey
Presidential candidate claims group showed poor leadership over Thurles dispute
One in five reports of discrimination against disabled linked to health services
People with disabilities majority on committee to monitor State on UN Convention
Tackling hate crime: Report calls for specific legislation
‘Hate’ aspect of crimes lost through justice system due to lack of specific law
Brexit must not force people to choose if they are British or Irish
It is crucial that all of Northern Ireland’s people retain EU rights following UK’s exit
Thirteen cases before courts family reunification law
Emily Logan says family bonds should not be ‘severed’ by national borders
Ombudsman for Children: ‘We’re not delivering on the promises we’ve given them’
Why Dr Niall Muldoon went looking for the inside story on our adolescent mental-health services
State failed in ‘duty of care’ to Magdalene women - Flanagan
Banquet held in Dublin’s Mansion House for some 230 people incarcerated in laundries
Members appointed to Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
Appointments delayed by Betty Purcell’s challenge to the selection process
Ombudsman says no justifiable reason to maintain ‘old school tie’ admissions
Schools to be allowed to reserve up to 25% of places for past pupils
Legal doubt cast on detention of 93 under mental health law
Court rules law used to detain people unconstitutional
Equality body announces guidelines for employers on age discrimination
Compulsory retirement ages may be discrimination unless ‘objectively justified’
Almost 20% of Irish adults believe some races born ‘less intelligent’
Study finds a more positive attitude to immigrants during ‘boom’ times
Northern Irish should be entitled to EU citizenship post-Brexit - report
Cross-border committee says North should continue to be allowed to vote in EU elections
Seven nominated to human rights commission after row
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan delayed announcement over legal challenge
Roma children in Ireland ‘starving’ due to ‘relentless’ poverty
Emily Logan says half the 5,000 Roma living in the State ‘struggle to survive day to day’
Roma children malnourished due to ‘extreme’ poverty, report says
Some Roma children kept out of school over ‘constant fear’ they will be taken into care
Bar staff should get anti-racism training, says Traveller activist
Comments follow settlement in case of four Travellers refused service in Maynooth bar
Human rights campaigners defend donations from abroad
Amnesty Ireland should not have to return funds from George Soros, says Emily Logan
Committee may make Eighth Amendment decision by next week
Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger to push for the Oireachtas group to make its views known
Human rights commission calls for legalisation of abortion
State human rights watchdog says abortion should be widely available
Concern as Ireland fails to ratify UN protocol on places of detention
State pledged 10 years ago to establish inspection regimes for various holding centres
Irish men ‘receive 41% more’ in pension payments than women
Emily Logan says unpaid work women do should be rewarded with social supports
Discrimination in renting most common rights issue raised
Human rights commission got 368 queries last year under Employment Equality Acts
More than 1,000 children seek Childline’s help each day
ISPCC chief says volume of calls highlights shortcomings of social work service
Immigrant rights organisations say ruling is ‘unqualified good news’
Immigrant Council says work ban impacts on self-esteem, mental health and on children
What graduates need to know about the world of work
Lower salaries, unpaid positions and minority rights – know your rights and options
Grim chapter in criminal justice ends as St Patrick’s closes
Youth detention centre mired in controversy censured for harsh and primative conditions
Emily Logan: Don’t judge Irish women’s rights by ‘lesser standards’
Human rights in Ireland often ‘viewed as foreign policy’, commissioner tells Women's Podcast
Recognition of ethnicity ‘will slowly but surely make a difference’
Travellers and human rights groups welcome Taoiseach’s statement
Commission highlights ‘gaps’ in crime victims Bill
State failed to meet deadline 15 months ago to transpose EU victims directive into law
Fitzgerald says keeping child refugees in cages unacceptable
Minister criticises Greek decision to put unaccompanied children in cages
Pavee Point welcomes recognition of Traveller ethnicity
Enda Kenny has resolved to support the recognition of Traveller ethnicity
Traveller ethnicity recognition to be backed by Taoiseach
European and Irish bodies have long sought ethnic minority status for Travellers
Pressure growing over discrimination against Travellers
Rights commissioner Emily Logan says human rights commissioner at the Council of Europe plans to visit Ireland
Council of Europe asked to review ruling on Irish sex abuse cases
Human rights group claims State is not meeting obligations to victims of school abuse
Response to UN on reproductive rights ‘deeply concerning’
Irish rejection of 16 recommendations is raised at session of UN Human Rights Council
Rights body urges action on direct provision reform
Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission seeks quick action on asylum seeker cases
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