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Ireland: the situation of Travellers, Roma and asylum seekers requires more attention
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, encourages further steps in Ireland in the field of combating racism and discrimination and addressing prejudice against Travellers, Roma and migrants. He welcomes the progress made in policy development, stressing the need...
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Ireland: Secure dignified accommodation for all refugees and asylum seekers through a government-wide approach
In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister of Ireland, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, published today, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Dunja Mijatović raises concerns about the...
Country visit report
Ireland should remove obstacles to the equality of Travellers, women and children
“The Irish government should ensure that the economic upturn benefits the most vulnerable groups and should promote equality of Travellers, women and children by removing the barriers that disproportionately hinder them from fully enjoying their rights”, said the Council of Europe Commissioner...
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Ireland: advance equality of Travellers and women
“I am deeply concerned at the persisting social exclusion and discrimination Travellers are confronted with in Ireland”, said the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muižnieks today, concluding a three-day visit to the country. With Travellers having been affected in a gravely...
Improvements needed in human rights protection in Ireland
[06/12/2012 10:00] "Several changes in the system for human rights protection are planned or under way in Ireland. The authorities should use this opportunity to strengthen this system and make it more compliant with international standards" said today Nils Muižnieks, Council of Europe...
Letter to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence of Ireland
Letter from the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muižnieks, to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence of Ireland, Mr Alan Shatter CommDH(2012)35 / 6 December 2012 Reply from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence of Ireland, Mr Alan Shatter, to Nils Muižnieks,...
Letter to the Minister for Social Protection of Ireland
Letter from the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muižnieks, to the Minister for Social Protection of Ireland, Ms Joan BURTON CommDH(2012)37 / 6 December 2012 Reply from the Minister for Social Protection of Ireland, Ms Joan Burton, to Nils Muižnieks, Council of Europe...
Letter to the Minister of State with special responsibility for Disability, Equality, Mental Health and Older People of Ireland
Letter from the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muižnieks, to the Minister of State with special responsibility for Disability, Equality, Mental Health and Older People of Ireland, Ms Kathleen Lynch CommDH(2012)36 / 6 December 2012 Reply from Ms Kathleen Lynch, Minister of...
Report on visit to Ireland
Report by Thomas Hammarberg, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, following his visit to Ireland from 1 to 2 June 2011 CommDH(2011)27 / 15 September 2011
Report on visit to Ireland
Report by the Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr Thomas hammarberg, on his visit to Ireland from 26 to 30 November 2007 CommDH(2008)9 / 30 April 2008
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