Judge Rory MacCabe to succeed Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring as Gsoc chair
Appointment comes amid opposition to new powers to investigate Garda members
Appointment comes amid opposition to new powers to investigate Garda members
Human rights body cites recent remarks in criticism of developing shift in discourse
Sharp increase in employment complaints on grounds of disability, commission says
Letter from Flanagan to members informed them he would be open to reappointing them
Report finds 45 per cent of women care for children and older adults compared to 29 per cent of men
IHREC takes action amid ‘persistent discrimination’ by local authorities against Travellers
Emily Logan describes housing assistance payment as ‘not fit for purpose’
The number of cases taken under Equal Status Acts rose by 40 per cent last year
Patient was in dentist chair had received anaesthetic when service withdrawn
Logan says people from other countries are ‘taken aback by the social progression here’
Housing crisis has worsened situation of asylum-seekers and creaking support system
IHREC concerns include workplace discrimination and housing assistance payments
Oireachtas committee told hard border would lead to fears ‘we are going backwards’
Emily Logan warns of ‘repressive measures’ being used against rights groups in Europe
New research focused on experiences in the labour market
DCU research shows that online hate speech against groups such as asylum seekers and Travellers is widespread
Users seldom report hate speech, study tracking ‘racially-loaded toxic speech’ finds
Presidential candidate claims group showed poor leadership over Thurles dispute
People with disabilities majority on committee to monitor State on UN Convention
‘Hate’ aspect of crimes lost through justice system due to lack of specific law
It is crucial that all of Northern Ireland’s people retain EU rights following UK’s exit
Emily Logan says family bonds should not be ‘severed’ by national borders
Why Dr Niall Muldoon went looking for the inside story on our adolescent mental-health services
Banquet held in Dublin’s Mansion House for some 230 people incarcerated in laundries
Appointments delayed by Betty Purcell’s challenge to the selection process
Schools to be allowed to reserve up to 25% of places for past pupils
Court rules law used to detain people unconstitutional
Compulsory retirement ages may be discrimination unless ‘objectively justified’
Study finds a more positive attitude to immigrants during ‘boom’ times
Cross-border committee says North should continue to be allowed to vote in EU elections
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan delayed announcement over legal challenge
Emily Logan says half the 5,000 Roma living in the State ‘struggle to survive day to day’
Some Roma children kept out of school over ‘constant fear’ they will be taken into care
Comments follow settlement in case of four Travellers refused service in Maynooth bar
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