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Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission

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Appeal court overturns finding that State breached rights of homeless asylum seekers

Appeal court overturns finding that State breached rights of homeless asylum seekers

State-funded IHREC issued its challenge in December of 2023 after the Government announced for the second time that it could not accommodate all single adult male arrivals amid “unprecedented pressure” on services.

Concerns raised over new law that can strip someone of Irish citizenship in serious cases

Concerns raised over new law that can strip someone of Irish citizenship in serious cases

The Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan this week signed an order to recommence legislation allowing for naturalised Irish citizenship to be revoked in serious cases

State lodges appeal against decision finding breach of homeless asylum seekers' rights

State lodges appeal against decision finding breach of homeless asylum seekers' rights

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission confirmed the State’s appeal was lodged with the Court of Appeal.

Public has role to play in combating human trafficking, says human rights lawyer

Public has role to play in combating human trafficking, says human rights lawyer

State breaching human rights of homeless asylum seekers – High Court

State breaching human rights of homeless asylum seekers – High Court

Court hears Government cannot be accused of inaction over protection applicants

Court hears Government cannot be accused of inaction over protection applicants

Ireland ‘failing obligation to provide accommodation to asylum seekers’

Ireland ‘failing obligation to provide accommodation to asylum seekers’

Employment rates rose for almost all groups of people post-Covid-19, study shows

Employment rates rose for almost all groups of people post-Covid-19, study shows

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

At their height, Covid-related employment schemes supported around one million individuals and 37,000 enterprises.

High Court says 'urgent' case against State will not be heard before Easter

High Court says 'urgent' case against State will not be heard before Easter

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

The High Court ruled last April that the Minister breached his obligations to provide “material reception conditions” to an Afghan asylum seeker.

Urgent need for more robust asylum system, says human rights commission

Urgent need for more robust asylum system, says human rights commission

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

The chief commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission said the State needs to address medium and long-term issues facing asylum seekers