Brittany Ferries ban on hoists is a backwards step for disability rights
Is the safety of the ship truly at risk or just being used as a loophole?
Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
Change in guidance on use of pronouns for trans students to be considered
Independent review of current school ‘resource’ on LGBTQI+ issues under way
New model of care could reduce ADHD waiting lists for children
Mental health Minister to fund 40 specialist nurses to support people in crisis in emergency departments
Transgender rights misinformation is the last thing schools need
It was irresponsible of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties to publish the Know Your Rights guide
Department rejects ICCL claim schools are obliged to use trans students’ preferred pronouns
No legal obligation on schools to use preferred pronouns as stated in ICCL guide, says Department of Education
State’s refusal of spouse’s pension unconstitutional, court finds
Man argued he was discriminated against by refusal to allow him benefit from his late partner’s contributions to a Civil Service pension scheme
Schools must use students’ preferred name and pronouns, says new trans rights guide
Guide produced by civil liberties group warns businesses risk legal action if they fail to uphold rights
Who decides what the common good is in Ireland? The uncommonly privileged, that’s who
For most people, reality is a constant battle, but our masters of the universe are seldom spotted entertaining everyday hassles
Concerns raised over ‘gaps’ in International Protection Bill
Bill to replace existing law in implementing EU Asylum and Migration Pact
Supreme Court to hear appeal over State’s failure to accommodate asylum seekers
Court of Appeal judges had ruled against human rights commission in summer
Ireland’s Traveller and Roma communities still face high unemployment rates, event hears
Greater awareness, combined with supports and accommodations, can boost job prospects
Practice of leaving asylum seekers to sleep rough must end, groups demand
More than 100 organisations nationwide urge Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan to act
Row over State failure to accommodate asylum seekers may go to Supreme Court
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is seeking leave to appeal finding State did not breach human dignity rights of international protection applicants
Almost half of people in Ireland fear they won’t be able to pay their bills – survey
Research finds a country being pulled in different directions and in need of leadership on key issues
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