Person: Sinéad Gibney

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<p>The IHREC has written to Roderic O’Gorman about shortfalls in emergency accommodation. Picture: PA</p>

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Government warned it risks breaking law if it fails to house asylum seekers again

Officials have been scrambling to secure extra space but sources say they have exhausted all possibilities and could not rule out refugees sleeping rough on the streets by the end of the week

<p>Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, Sinéad Gibney, also criticised the “two-tier” asylum-seeking system for Ukrainian refugees compared to international protection applicants. File picture: Paul Sharp</p>

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'Worrying trend' of rising far-right voice must be dealt with, says human rights body

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Human rights body expresses alarm at anti-migrant protests

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It will be tough, but the delivery of a just transition cannot be delayed

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Second-generation minorities reveal the true impact of racial abuse in Ireland

Depression, alcohol and domestic violence abuse stock

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Call for action as violence against women at 'crisis levels'

FILE PHOTO The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has recommended that the State should abolish the Special Crim

Ireland taken off human trafficking watchlist in latest US report

US State Department highlights moves by Ireland to address human trafficking

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Gardaí must prohibit racial profiling, says human rights watchdog

Calls on the State to ensure that Garda powers are exercised in 'a consistent and unbiased way'

Mon, 13 Jun, 2022

Special education centres 'won't fly' with the public, says Harris

Building special education centres for children with autism instead of guaranteeing them school places is not "where we want to be and it is not where we need to be," according to Minister for Further Education Simon Harris.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

IHREC: The Dying with Dignity Bill falls short of protecting citizens' right to life

The Dying With Dignity Bill "falls short" of protecting the right to life, according to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC).

Wed, 03 Feb, 2021

Human rights watchdog urges action on 'glaring legislative gap' in detention system

Council of Europe Committee for the Prevention of Torture made highly critical findings in relation to the treatment of prisoners with mental illness

Sat, 28 Nov, 2020

Business Movers

Here is a selection of people starting new roles with businesses in Ireland, including the Irish Banking Culture Board, Bord Bia, Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange, the Irish Hotels Federation and Sodexo.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2020

Dragons star in line for business gong

Successful Dragons Den contestant Sarah Nic Lochlainn of Aruna Sauces is among the nominees for this year’s Women Mean Business awards.

Wed, 12 Sep, 2012

Google site to aid silver surfers

GOOGLE has launched a new website in Ireland to help younger generations teach their parents and older loved ones how to get the most from the internet.

Sat, 26 Nov, 2011