Podcasts about equality commission

Liam Herrick, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, discusses his concerns about excluding services from the Occupied Territories Bill.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has warned that urgent action is needed to better protect disabled people from violence, abuse and neglect in institutional settings. Speaking before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters, Chief Commissioner Liam Herrick said reform is moving too slowly and that many disabled people still lack adequate safeguards and community supports. To discuss the issues raised, and what they mean for disabled people and families here in Clare and across the country, Alan Morrissey was joined by Anne-Marie Flanagan, Disability rights activist, political advocate on Friday's edition of Morning Focus. Photo (c) by thodonal from Getty Images via Canva.com

Liam Herrick, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, discusses concerns about the International Protection Bill 2026.

In this International Women's Day special, LLM student Sofia Debernardi speaks with Dr Evelyn Collins CBE, former Chief Executive of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland and Honorary Professor at Queen's University Belfast. Across a remarkable career spanning more than 30 years, Dr Collins has been a central figure in shaping equality law, mainstreaming duties, and policy across Northern Ireland, the UK, and Europe. In conversation with Sofia, she reflects on: her early ambition to become Northern Ireland's first female judge;studying criminology in Toronto and discovering feminism;her unexpected path into equality law;leading the newly merged Equality Commission for NI;influencing European policy, including work on sexual harassment, positive action, and equality bodies;her role in shaping Section 75, the Good Friday Agreement, and Article 2 of the Windsor Framework;and her guidance for young people pursuing socially impactful careers in law today. This episode offers an inspiring insight into how one woman's commitment to justice and opportunity helped transform equality legislation at home and abroad.

Schools must use the preferred name and pronouns of transgender students, who should also be allowed to use the bathroom of their preferred gender. That's according to a new guide on the rights of trans people produced by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties with support from the State's human rights watchdog the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. Joining Ciara to discuss this is Prof Donal O'Shea, Consultant Endocrinologist who works with the National gender service.

Schools must use the preferred name and pronouns of transgender students, who should also be allowed to use the bathroom of their preferred gender. That's according to a new guide on the rights of trans people produced by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties with support from the State's human rights watchdog the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. Joining Ciara to discuss this is Prof Donal O'Shea, Consultant Endocrinologist who works with the National gender service.

Has the rolling out of tasers as part of a pilot programme with Gardaí been a rushed decision, and could it lead to an escalation in the use of force particularly in these busy Christmas weeks, with body cams also being piloted?Lucy Michael is Principal Investigator at Lucy Michael Research Training and Consultancy and a former member of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. She has done extensive research into this area, and joins Seán to discuss.

Has the rolling out of tasers as part of a pilot programme with Gardaí been a rushed decision, and could it lead to an escalation in the use of force particularly in these busy Christmas weeks, with body cams also being piloted?Lucy Michael is Principal Investigator at Lucy Michael Research Training and Consultancy and a former member of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. She has done extensive research into this area, and joins Seán to discuss.

According to a report by the Equality Commission, Flags and sectarian grievances are ‘hindering NI boxing'. The review comes after boxer Daryl Clarke claimed he was excluded from Northern Ireland's 2022 Commonwealth Games team because of his identity. The report also cites the continued display of flags, emblems and identity symbols at events, and a lack of formal procedures for reporting harassment and discrimination. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph journalist Niamh Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Social Democrats has said it has no plans to suspend Eoin Hayes for a second time after he was forced to apologise for wearing “brown makeup” on his face while dressing up as Barack Obama for Halloween 16 years ago. We discussed this further with Dr Lucy Michael, Director at Lucy Michael Research and Research Lead at The Irish Network Against Racism Former Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

A recent survey by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission showed 84% of Irish people are worried about the cost of living crisis…What can be done to improve things?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Economist at TU Dublin, Emma Howard, and Research and Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland, Suzanne Rogers.

The Social Democrats has said it has no plans to suspend Eoin Hayes for a second time after he was forced to apologise for wearing “brown makeup” on his face while dressing up as Barack Obama for Halloween 16 years ago. We discussed this further with Dr Lucy Michael, Director at Lucy Michael Research and Research Lead at The Irish Network Against Racism Former Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

Over the past 5 years the number of children identified as victims of child trafficking has increased from 0 in 2020 to 10 in 2024…Recent legislative changes have led to better methods of victim identification, but can more be done to protect against trafficking?Liam Herrick is Chief Commissioner at the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, and joins Kieran to discuss.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is calling for the Irish Government to ensure that victims of historical sexual abuse in schools are properly and promptly provided with redress. The commission say they fully agree with Minister Helen McEntee that those responsible must pay, but point out that it must include the State. Liam Herrick, Chief Commissioner with the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has said while progress has been made, it is concerning that measures to identify victims of trafficking are not being implemented quickly enough, and there are not enough services to support victims. Reporter Una Kelly tells us more.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has expressed grave concern over a decision by the Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to sign an order commencing legislation allowing for naturalised Irish citizenship to be revoked in serious cases. It's Chief Commissioner Liam Herrick

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has expressed grave concern over a decision by the Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to sign an order commencing legislation allowing for naturalised Irish citizenship to be revoked in serious cases. It's Chief Commissioner Liam Herrick

We are delighted to welcome the team behind Autism Congress on the SENDcast.  In this special episode of the SENDcast, Dale Pickles discusses the upcoming Autism Europe International Congress 11-13th September in Dublin. The event team join Dale including Adam Harris, Peter Vermeulen and Zsuzsanna Szilvasy. They highlight that the Congress aims to create an inclusive space for autistic advocates, family members, and professionals to address common barriers faced by the autistic community. Now its 14th event, the theme this year is “quality of life” with discussions on topics ranging from mental health to advocacy - guided by a scientific committee featuring some of Europe's leading autism experts. The event emphasises co-creation, involving both autistic and non-autistic perspectives, and aims to provide practical takeaways for attendees. The Congress will utilise new translation technology to ensure accessibility for an international audience. The SENDcast is a proud media partner for the event and we will be exhibiting as B Squared - make sure you pop by to say hi!    Why attend? “The Congress aims to create a collaborative space for autistic advocates, family members, and professionals to address common barriers faced by the autistic community across Europe and beyond." - Adam Harris Register before 16th May to take advantage of the discounted early registration fee! https://autismcongress2025.org/registration/ About Adam Harris Adam Harris is the Founder and CEO of AsIAm, Ireland's Autism Charity. Adam founded AsIAm based on his own experiences growing up as an Autistic person in Ireland. In addition to his leadership at AsIAm, Adam was appointed to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in July 2020 and serves as a Executive Council Member for Autism Europe. He is a Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Awardee and has sat on and advised many government consultative and policy committees on disability rights and inclusion, which have helped shape national policies for a more inclusive society. A passionate public speaker and advocate, Adam regularly contributes to media and conferences in Ireland and overseas, engaging with government and the public to promote greater understanding and acceptance of Autistic individuals. His work has positioned AsIAm as a cornerstone of autism advocacy in Ireland, driven by his belief that Ireland must become a country in which every Autistic person is accepted "as they are" - equal, valued and respected. Contact Adam Harris https://www.facebook.com/AsIAmIreland  https://www.instagram.com/asiamireland?igsh=MTNhbDhsbWYzNWNuZA==  https://x.com/AsIAmIreland  admin@asiam.ie  https://www.asiam.ie  About Zsuzsanna Szilvasy Ms. Szilvasy has been involved in autism organisations, both on national (in Hungary) and at the international level, for the past fifteen years. She is the former president of the Autism Europe, led the association for 8 years. In these years she was working with WHO as an autism expert and promoted the right of autistic people all over the world, including in the UN.  Zsuzsanna is also the former president of the Hungarian Autistic Society, she got this position for four years and has played a key role in advocating for the rights of people with autism in Hungary. During her presidency the state implemented a National Autism Strategy. Ms. Szilvasy is the founder & CEO of Mars Autism Foundation in Hungary. The Foundation is supporting families with autistic family member in many ways (trainings, advocacy, awareness raising materials and programmes). Contact Zsuzsanna Szilvasy https://www.facebook.com/autismeurope.AE/  https://www.instagram.com/autismeurope/  zsuzsanna.szilvasy@gmail.com  https://www.autismeurope.org/  About Peter Vermeulen Dr. Peter Vermeulen, PhD in Psychology and Clinical Educational Sciences, has more than 35 years of experience in the field of autism. Founder of “Autism in Context”, where autism is understood in context. Peter is an internationally respected lecturer/trainer and he presents all over the world. Peter spoke at every Autism Europe Congress since 1992 (this year it will his 11th time speaking for AE). Peter wrote more than 20 books and several articles on autism, translated into more than 10 languages In 2019, Peter received the Passwerk Life Time Achievement Award for his more than 30 years contribution to the autism community in Belgium. Contact Peter Vermeulen https://www.facebook.com/autismincontext  https://www.instagram.com/autismincontext?igsh=MXJqa21idXV0MDIxdg==  info@petervermeulen.be  https://petervermeulen.be/  B Squared Website – www.bsquared.co.uk  Meeting with Dale to find out about B Squared - https://calendly.com/b-squared-team/overview-of-b-squared-sendcast  Email Dale – dale@bsquared.co.uk  Subscribe to the SENDcast - https://www.thesendcast.com/subscribe The SENDcast is powered by B Squared We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school.

Only half of fathers take paternity leave. That's according to a new report from The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and the Economic and Social Research Institute. Speaking to Shane this morning was Dr Claire Keane, Associate Research Professor with ESRI & Co-Author of the report.

Only half of fathers take paternity leave. That's according to a new report from The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and the Economic and Social Research Institute. Speaking to Shane this morning was Dr Claire Keane, Associate Research Professor with ESRI & Co-Author of the report.

It's been well documented how much of this week was chaotic in the Dáil.A motion of no confidence is coming next week for Ceann Comhairle, and the Government will place confidence in Verona Murphy... all while, at least in the view of the public, not a lot else is being done.So, why would a new TD want to come into this?Sinead Gibney is Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown, and is former Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. She joins Kieran to discuss.

Liam Herrick, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, discusses a new study that found disabled households are forced to spend the majority of their disposable income on disability.

John Jason and Tom Maughan, residents of a Castlebar halting site; Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Justice; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon–Galway; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader; Liam Herrick, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission

Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Justice; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon–Galway; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader; Liam Herrick, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission

Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Justice; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon–Galway; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader; Liam Herrick, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission

Recently the show we spoke to columnist Brenda Power about her concerns around the new surrogacy laws. She wrote in the Sunday Times that the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission have concerns that our new health act allows for the trafficking of women and babies. We get reaction to this with Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery-Kearney.

Housing affordability is one of the biggest pressures facing the Australian community and the Government has committed to building 1.2 million new, quote well-located homes across Australia by mid-2029. This is all but impossible, on current trends, and of course housing pressures have been exacerbated by super-high migration. The NSW Productivity and Equality Commission just … Continue reading "Solve The Housing Crisis By Building Smaller, Darker, Higher Homes?"

Michael O'Neill, Head of Legal at the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

The High Court has ruled that the State is in breach of human rights law by failing to house almost 3,000 people who have sought international protection in Ireland since last year The case was taken by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. To discuss further Ciara was joined on the show by Michael O'Neill, Head of Legal at the IHREC.

The High Court has ruled today in a significant judgement that the State's failure to provide for the basic needs of homeless International Protection Applicants is a breach of their fundamental rights, in a case brought by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. Michael O'Neill, Head of Legal, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

Noeline Blackwell, member of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, on why she believes the Irish state has failed to fully implemented the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights in the 2014 case taken by Louise O'Keeffe.

Nick Henderson, chief executive officer of the Irish Refugee Council, discusses homelessness among asylum seekers as Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission takes Irish State to court.

Online safety for children is a huge issue in our digital society and here at Alcohol Action Ireland we want to shine a light on how damaging digital advertising of harmful commodities, such as alcohol, can be. Currently in Ireland, through a new body called Coimisiún na Meán, we are developing new online safety rules for video sharing platform services, such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Tik Tok and others. Today, we hear how we should protect children and their rights in this digital era. Our expert guests are human rights lawyer and Online Safety Coordinator for the Children's Rights Alliance, Noeline Blackwell, and director of the Center for Digital cultures and Societies at the University of Queensland, Associate Professor in the School of Communication and arts, Nicholas Carah. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT●How we can protect children from harmful advertising ●Dark advertising of alcohol that targets children ●The most important things for regulators to consider ●Why we need to listen to the voices of young people ●Taking pressure from parents and placing it on politcians GUEST DETAILSNoeline Blackwell is a human rights lawyer who joined the Children's Rights Alliance in November 2023 as Online Safety Co-ordinator. Prior to that, Noeline was CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre for almost 8 years and was previously Director of FLAC, the Free Legal Advice Centres. Noeline also spent a number of years in general practice, with a particular focus in immigration, refugee and family law. She has been a member of a number of statutory and NGO boards. She currently chairs the Independent Patient Safety Council and the Child Law Project. She was appointed as a member of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in 2023.https://ie.linkedin.com/in/noelineblackwell Nicholas Carah is Director of Digital Cultures & Societies in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and Associate Professor in the School of Communication and Arts. He is an Associate Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society, and a Chief Investigator on ARC Discovery and Linkage projects. In 2023 they are Deputy Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Nicholas' research examines the algorithmic and participatory advertising model of digital media platforms, with a sustained focus on digital alcohol marketing. He is the author of Media and Society: Power, Platforms & Participation (2021), Brand Machines, Sensory Media and Calculative Culture (2016), Media and Society: production, content and participation (2015), Pop Brands: branding, popular music and young people (2010). And, co-editor of Digital Intimate Publics and Social Media (2018) and Conflict in My Outlook (2022). Nicholas has also been involved in research projects on alcohol-related harms and nightlife culture and the use of digital media in fostering cultural change in drinking culture. Nicholas is a Director and Deputy Chair of the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education.https://nicholascarah.com/nicholascarah MORE INFORMATIONRead our submission regarding Ireland's online safety code.https://alcoholireland.ie/our-work/policy/alcohol-marketing-protecting-children/ If you are looking for support visit https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/addiction/drugshivhelpline/ To find out more about Alcohol Action Ireland visit alcoholireland.ieKEYWORDS#children #regulation #advertising #alcohol #online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's claimed that a "growing digital divide" between generations is pushing a large group of Clare people into poverty. It follows a new CSO report which shows that the average income for someone living in this county is just €31,143 which is more than €4,000 below the national average. It comes just days after a landmark study from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission found that state has "responded inadequately" to crises in housing, homeless. Clare Public Participation Network Co-Ordinator Sarah Clancy who contributed to the report, has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that the Government will be held to account on local issues.

Noeline Blackwell, commissioner on the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, on the overall trajectory of economic, social and cultural rights in Ireland.

Clare Traveller Development claims some members of the travelling community in this county are living in "third world conditions". It comes as Clare County Council is preparing its Draft Traveller Accommodation Programme for the period of 2025 to 2029. Under the Traveller Accommodation Act of 1998, each local authority is required to carry out a regular assessment of the existing and projected housing needs of members of the travelling community. Census 2022 found that travellers make up just under 8% of the total population of Clare, while the total number of travellers in the county increased by 9% since the previous Census. The most recent Traveller Accommodation Programme identified that 42 families in Clare were sharing with relatives, 12 were living in unauthorised sites, four were in emergency accommodation and 35 were living in private rental properties through HAP supports. Clare's Homeless Action team has also noted that in the last month, it has seen a "further increase" in the number of households presenting from the travelling community. Bridgie Casey of Clare Traveller Development says serious improvements are needed in terms of the provision of adequate traveller accommodation in this county. Public consultation for the Traveller Accommodation Programme 2025-29 is expected to take place in July and August of this year, with the plan to be rolled out next January. The local authority has faced criticism in the past for its management of traveller accommodation, with a recent report by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission calling on the council to identify and develop "culturally specific responses to the needs of travellers experiencing homelessness". Acting Senior Executive Officer of the Social Development Directorate of Clare County Council, Padraig Mac Cormaic insists that great strides have been made, and will continue to be made, in spite of obstacles.

Sinéad Gibney, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, discusses the latest accommodation crisis facing asylum seekers in Ireland.

Sinéad Gibney, Chief commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission; Ciaran Cuffe, Green Party MEP for Dublin; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Michael Healy-Rae, Independent TD for Kerry

Sinéad Gibney, Chief commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission; Ciaran Cuffe, Green Party MEP for Dublin; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Michael Healy-Rae, Independent TD for Kerry

A resident of a Clare Direct Provision Centre claims parents in the international protection system have been placed in financial hardship by the government. It comes as a new study has found almost 90% of parents living in Direct Provision feel their daily allowance isn't sufficient to cover basic needs. The Irish Refugee Council's new report, which has been funded by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, highlights that those living in Direct Provision aren't immune to the cost-of-living crisis. At present, each adult in the system is entitled to a weekly allowance for personal or incidental expenses of €38.80, while this is €29.80 per week for a child. However, the report states that 88% of parents feel this isn't enough to fund essential expenses such as food and healthcare. Knockalisheen Direct Provision Centre resident and spokesperson for the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland, Bulelani Mfaco, says parents in the international protection system are under a high level of stress due to not being able to meet even the most basic of costs. The current rate of child benefit is €140 per month and pre-Budget speculation has suggested there could be a double-payment before Christmas. As parents in Direct Provision aren't eligible for the payment, the Irish Refugee Council is calling for this to be rectified. Doras CEO John Lannon says the welfare system isn't equitable if it doesn't support everyone in need of assistance.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Colin Harvey is Professor of Human Rights Law in the School of Law, Director of the Human Rights Centre, a Fellow of the Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice, and an Associate Fellow of the Institute of Irish Studies. He is also a Commissioner on the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, a campaigner for a new Ireland and member of Ireland's Future. In this episode we talk to Prof. Harvey about the constitution and what a rights based society might look like. The Ghost Limb podcast is out now:https://www.patreon.com/posts/90361039

Sinéad Gibney, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, discusses its latest National Anti-Trafficking report

Sinéad Gibney, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, outlines new recommendations to expand equality legislation currently under review by the Government.

Equality legislation should be changed to include discrimination on the grounds of a criminal conviction. That's the call this morning from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. But how common is discrimination against ex-offenders? Damien Quinn is the Founder of Spéire spoke to Jonathan this morning on the show.

Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Mirror and Sinéad Gibney, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission

On this weeks podcast, Sinéad Gibney joins us in studio to talk about her professional career, giving up alcohol and the human rights problems we face in IrelandA huge thank you to Sinéad for joining us this week!Follow Sinéad HEREHelp us help others by joining our Patreon...Why not become a Patron of the Two Norries to help us help you and others? We're always happy to receive donations which all go towards bills, production costs, maintenance and everything else it takes to keep the podcast alive.Donations can be as little as €1 or as much as you can afford. To sign up simply CLICK HERE, thank you. Two Norries Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacqui Browne, Disability Advisory Committee, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, discusses the non-payment of disability allowance to people in institutional care.

Sinéad Gibney, Chief Commissioner, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, discusses the UN's review of children's rights in Ireland.

Sinéad Gibney, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, discusses their annual report released today.

Sinéad Gibney, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission , says State must provide appropriate education for all children.