Podcasts about irish human rights

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.

A Clare disability activist fears it's becoming a widely accepted belief that being disabled and living in poverty go hand in hand. A new report published by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commissionand the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that households with a disabled member face "significant" financial burdens and have a "very high" risk of poverty rates. It's estimated that households with a disabled member require up to 59% more disposable income to achieve the same standard of living as a similar households with no disabled member. Speaking on Clare FM's Morning Focus, Ennistymon native Ann Marie Flanagan says there's a risk that society could become complacent and refuse to imagine the situation changing.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

Trafficking of women and girls into Ireland to work in the sex industry is one aspect of a transnational crime that has been discovered in a range of sectors, from food production to fishing, forced marriages to farming, nail bars to begging.And while trafficked people can come from all over the world, an increase in people brought into the country from eastern Europe under false pretences and then exploited in the labour market has been noted.Victims of human trafficking have been found - men, women and childen - but there have been just three convictions.Dr Nusha Yonkova, head of anti-human trafficking at the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC), tells In the News of the difficulty in getting accurate figures for human trafficking into Ireland, noting that while arrests give some indication of the scale of the crime, the numbers as noted by NGOs working with migrants suffering labour exploitation suggests a bigger problem.Irish Times crime and security correspondent Conor Gallagher explains what we know about the criminals who organise and profit from trafficking people into Ireland and discusses the resources available to the Garda to combat this deadly, exploitative crime.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode features Executive Director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, Liam Herrick.  Liam and Sarah discuss the history of the ICCL and its place in the development of human rights and social justice, not only in Ireland, but globally.  They look at the ‘Enforce' unit within the ICCL which aims to challenge the ‘tech threat' posed to democracy and human rights.  Liam Herrick is the Executive Director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties. Liam was appointed in November 2016. Prior to his appointment, he was the Advisor to President Michael D. Higgins. Liam was Executive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) between 2007 and 2014. He has also worked as the first Head of Legislation and Policy at the former Irish Human Rights Commission, with the Law Reform Commission and at the Department of Foreign Affairs. He is a former member of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) and the Minister for Justice and Equality's Strategic Review Group on Penal Policy. Liam is a sought-after commentator and appears regularly before parliamentary committees and in the media.   Liam says “I have worked in human rights for most of the last 20 years. I believe that fighting for human rights protections in law and in policy can make a real difference to peoples' lives and to the type of society we live in. “

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

Excited to Spotlight Mental Health in the Workplace with the incredible Barbara Louise Brennan. A highly esteemed trainer and facilitator, and an inspirational ‘thought leader' in her field, Barbara has over 14 years' experience in changing the culture of mental health at all levels of society. Her desire to bring a message of hope and share the knowledge that people who have struggled with their mental health can and DO recover, is at the heart of her work, and comes from her own lived experience of surviving suicide and overcoming severe and long-term mental illness. Barbara uses her passion and experience to give voice to people with lived experience of mental health difficulties, inspire a message of hope and recovery and ultimately spark an international conversation on reducing stigma and raising awareness about mental illness and recovery. Barbara led ‘See Change', the national stigma reduction programme which is famed for the iconic Green Ribbon campaign for the last 5years as part of her work. She has also been part of the Global Anti Stigma Alliance inspiring change internationally. A regular contributor to national mainstream media and social media, Barbara is at home speaking to local community groups, CEO's or senior leaders in the public and corporate world. She has lectured at Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin, and University College Cork inspiring people to think differently about mental health and wellbeing. In the national discourse on mental health, Barbara has been a driving force for change, providing guidance to influential policy bodies like the National Office for Suicide Prevention, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, Mental Health Commission, and numerous major corporations. Barbara and I discuss; reducing the stigma of mental health, Identifying stigma as silence and practices to improve mental wellbeing. This episode will help us recognise and hopefully reduce stigmas, provides actionable insights, and promotes understanding around mental health challenges that impact us all. To find out more about Barbara and to get in touch go to - www.elephantintheroom.ie www.barbarabrennan.ie

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.

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.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission say Ireland is currently in clear breach of its international obligations regarding newly arrived asylum seekers. Thirty-one asylum seekers who arrived here this week are currently without State accommodation. Roderic O'Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth joined Kieran on the show to discuss…

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.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality have called on the Gardaí to note ethnicity during stop and search operations. Why is this necessary? For more on this Ciara spoke to Sinead Gibney, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality have called on the Gardaí to note ethnicity during stop and search operations. Why is this necessary? For more on this Ciara spoke to Sinead Gibney, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

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

Sinéad Gibney, chief commissioner with the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, joins the podcast to discuss whether Ireland's equality laws are fit for purpose and how the State's decision to fight issues it eventually concedes is a drain on resources. The podcast also hears from Deirdre Malone, head of EY Law Ireland's employment team, who discusses remote working and whether moves by companies abroad to cut the pay of staff choosing to work remotely could become the norm in Ireland. And the hosts discuss the 'Wagatha Christie' trial, which started in Britain this week, and what people may be able to expect from lawyers for Colleen Rooney and Rebecca Vardy. Law on Trial is sponsored by EY Law Ireland.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) recently published two new codes of practice – the Code of Practice on Equal Pay and the Code of Practice on Sexual Harassment and Harassment at WorkIn this webinar, Caroline Reidy, Managing Director of the HR Suite considers what these codes mean for employers and what actions they should take to ensure compliance with the codes.Legal Island's webinars and podcasts are sponsored by MCS Group, MCS help people find careers that match their skill sets perfectly, as well as supporting employers to build high performing businesses by connecting them with the most talented candidates in the market. If you are interested in finding out how MCS can help you, head to www.mcsgroup.jobs. 

Sinead Gibney of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission on the results of their research which found 80% think the legal system weighs heavily against the poor.

Sinead Gibney, chief commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, discusses a new campaign to encourage businesses to employ people who are asylum seekers.

This Reboot Republic Podcast is a special podcast discussing the recent report “Monitoring Adequate Housing in Ireland”, published by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) which outlines that lone parents and their children account for 53 per cent of all homeless families, and are much more likely to experience poor housing than other household types. The report also highlights the disadvantages experienced by young people, migrants, people with disabilities, Travellers and others in the Irish housing system. We start the podcast with an interview with Sinéad Gibney, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, this is followed by an interview with Louise Bayliss, Campaigns Coordinator with Focus Ireland and spokesperson for SPARK, and the podcast is finished with a short presentation by the new UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, Mr Balakrishnan Rajagopal. Read the report HERE Join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Sinéad Gibney, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, discusses the findings of a new report which highlights the disadvantages experienced by young people, migrants, people with disabilities, Travellers and others in the Irish housing system.

Hello What's the craic. Welcome back to the magic minds podcast" Stories that have the power to inspire". We are liberties number one podcast. The best podcast in Dublin 8 I'm proud to say. Today is our third episode of our Yup the flats series. on the show is Paul Mc Keown. Paul McKeon is a Higher Executive Officer in the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in the Civil Service. He is a Equality Legislation specialist with demonstrable experience of driving change through a Legal, Policy and Civil Society context across a range of issues relating to Housing, Education, Sport, Disability, Employment, Decent Work and Socio-economic issues. Most notably, his work around the case for the inclusion of a socio-economic status ground in Irish Anti-Discrimination Equality Legislation led to a commitment in the Programme for Government 2020 for its inclusion. Have a listen and let us know what you think and we would love to hear your feedback. EXCITING NEWS- Matt's Mindfulness and gratitude activity journal "My Head to My Heart" is now available to purchase. https://magicmindsfoundation.company.site/fbclid=IwAR1zp1r4CdFU2tOxmohGNLuCLAj247w91kFxHo90Xn2L2ugis5fLoeUt37o If you enjoy our work and would love to support us with the Publication of Matt's book then please subscribe to our Patreon Page. If you can afford to buy us a coffee or a pint once a month we would be delighted but if you cant that's ok too, you can listen for free. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=42505663. LOVE & KINDNESS TO YOU XXX Huge thank you to our Sponsors and Charities. I want to thank Niall Reilly and the team at Rooney media graphics. Also we have Liberty photos who is owned by Andy who is Matt's trusty side kick on the podcast. So if you need any photographs for weddings or birthday parties then Liberties Media Hub is the place to go. Shannon's helpline, Don't forget check out our website for more information on our previous interviews http://magicminds.ie/ Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Andrew O'Connell- www.libertiesphoto.ie Supports: Shannon's Hopeline - www.shannonshopeline.ie Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Andrew O'Connell- Video Production & social Media Hannah Burke - Social Media --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/magic-minds/message

Jerome is joined by Dr Lucy Michael of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission to discussion the relationship between Ireland and UN Human Rights system, covering the Universal Periodic Review, Treaty Bodies, CERD, and numerous specific concepts drawn from the LC Politics and Society subject specification.

An excerpt from Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne's recent sit-down with Irish entrepreneur & businessman Declan Ganley. They discuss here Ganley's upcoming court case against the Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions on religious services. >> Full length interview coming soon.

In this week’s episode, Jerome is joined by Chief Commissioner Sinéad Gibney to discuss of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission - IHREC. Chief Commissioner Gibney outlines the multiple roles played by the organization and its commissioners, as well as describing how IHREC interacts with Irish society – from the Government to Civil Society and beyond. Remember to access the ‘show notes’ (including the Listen-Along Guide) here: https://polsocpodcast.com/episode-notes-episode-12-the-irish-human-rights-and-equality-commission/

Sinéad Gibney, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, discusses the Commission's latest report.

Ireland's Human Rights Watchdog Raise Concerns Over Covid Restrictions The State's Human Rights watchdog has raised concerns about Covid-19 restrictions, saying aspects of how laws have been formulated, enforced and communicated ''raise significant human rights and equality concerns''. The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission report argues there is a “black hole” for considering the impact of regulations on human rights, with the delegation of powers to the Minister for Health making it “difficult to maintain effective democratic oversight”. The report warns the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) lacks human rights expertise. Listen Below: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/02/25122935/250221RestrictionsViolateHumanRights.mp3"][/audio] TUNE IN TO DUBLIN TALKS LIVE EVERY WEEKDAY MORNING FROM 10AM, ONLY ON 98FM Check out all of our podcasts here.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has raised concerns about the decision making and enforcement of Ireland’s covid restrictions.  A new report from the commission argues that NPHET lacks human rights expertise while the Department of Health creating the rules “makes it difficult to maintain effective democratic oversight”  Sinéad Gibney, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission told us her about the concerns in the report. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

In the last twelve months, almost half of young people between the ages of 18 and 24 have witnessed or experienced racism. This shocking statistic is part of new research by The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, who have recently launched their All Against Racism campaign. Featuring interviews with eleven people from different ethnic backgrounds, the campaign aims to explore racism in Ireland and challenge the individual and societal attitudes that allow it to continue. In today’s episode, Róisín Ingle is joined by Teresa Buczkowska and Raihana Zeroug who both feature in the awareness drive. Buczkowska, a Polish migrant woman living in Ireland since 2005, works as an integration officer in the Immigrant Council of Ireland. Zeroug is a young student of Politics and Sociology at UCD who has been involved with sport and racism initiatives through Sport Against Racism Ireland. Together they discuss the importance of listening to different perspectives and experiences, the need for diversity in leadership and the issues surrounding direct provision.

This week I'm joined by Paul McKeon. Paul works at the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. He has been fighting tooth and nail for the inclusion of Socio Economic Status in the Irish equality legislation. With the ever growing gentrification in Dublin City, Paul is a voice for the working class. What this inclusion will mean in detail is explained in the podcast. But for a very simple summary it means anyone who has ever been discriminated against because of where you grew up, the accent you speak with etc. For example if you've ever been turned away from jobs, nightclubs, restaurants etc solely based on prejudice to your social background. You will now have rights to take action and stand up against this type of classism. This is a really great chat and I urge everyone to listen because you never know when you'll need this information. Don't forget to follow, subscribe, share and comment your thoughts. Extended version on YouTube or Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

This Reboot Republic talks to Dr Lucy Michael, who is an independent researcher in the area of equality and integration, a spokesperson for Fingal Communities Against Racism, author (with Bryan Fanning) of Immigrants as Outsiders in the Two Irelands (MUP, 2019), and a Commission Member on the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. We talk about how Fingal Communities Against Racism campaigned against deportations, challenged racism and the rise of the far right in the recent elections, the way in which the housing crisis as an issue to foment racism and division, the dehumanising of migrants and asylum seekers, the role of Government and the state such as Michael McDowell's 2004 citizenship referendum in contributing to racism, what people can do to promote a genuinely welcoming Ireland, everyday anti-racism, and we chat about Lucy's experience of toxic academia and motivations for social justice and equality. For lots more info visit lucymichael.ie Please, please, please support our podcast by joining us from as little as €2.50 at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

This Reboot Republic talks to Dr Lucy Michael, who is an independent researcher in the area of equality and integration, a spokesperson for Fingal Communities Against Racism, author (with Bryan Fanning) of Immigrants as Outsiders in the Two Irelands (MUP, 2019), and a Commission Member on the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. We talk about how Fingal Communities Against Racism campaigned against deportations, challenged racism and the rise of the far right in the recent elections, the way in which the housing crisis as an issue to foment racism and division, the dehumanising of migrants and asylum seekers, the role of Government and the state such as Michael McDowell's 2004 citizenship referendum in contributing to racism, what people can do to promote a genuinely welcoming Ireland, everyday anti-racism, and we chat about Lucy's experience of toxic academia and motivations for social justice and equality. For lots more info visit lucymichael.ie Please, please, please support our podcast by joining us from as little as €2.50 at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Housing in Ireland needs to be viewed as a right and not a commodity, according to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. A national survey carried out by the IHREC suggested that 82% of people in Ireland consider housing to be a basic human right. Do you agree?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housing in Ireland needs to be viewed as a right and not a commodity, according to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. A national survey carried out by the IHREC suggested that 82% of people in Ireland consider housing to be a basic human right. Do you agree? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To mark International Human Rights Day, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has published a report which shows that 95% of Irish people believe that human rights are important for creating a fairer society in Ireland.      Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, Sinead Gibney joined us on Breakfast to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

When we try to talk about Class we don't often do a great job of defining what we mean. But our guest, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission's Paul McKeon knows all about it. Paul, speaking in a personal capacity, talked to us about his own experiences growing up from a Traveller background in Dublin's North Inner City and why he believes that Class should be included in the Equality Act. This is a terrific insight into a subject too often shied away from. Join us: patreon.com/tortoiseshack

A panel discussion as part of the 'Trinity and the Changing City' Series. Racist attacks in Dublin have been in the news recently, and for the first time for decades there is an organised far-right In Ireland. Yet racism is not a preserve of the far right but an everyday experience for a growing number of Dubliners. Considering the experiences of Dublin's ethnic minorities and travellers both in the labour market and everyday life, and discussing the growth of the far right online in Ireland, this session features Dr Eugenia Siapera, Professor of Information and Communication Studies and head of the ICS School at UCD, Dr Ebun Joseph of the Sociology Department in TCD and chair of AfSAI (African Scholars Association Ireland), Bulelani Mfaco of MASI (Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland) who is campaigning for the right to work of asylum seekers,and David Joyce of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission The session will be chaired by Dr David Landy, Director of the Masters in Race, Ethnicity, Conflict, Trinity College. Trinity and the Changing City is organised by the Identities in Transformation research theme, led by Daniel Faas, Department of Sociology, and is supported by the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute. Trinity College Dublin has been a key witness, over many centuries, to Dublin's development into the cosmopolitan city it is today. This multidisciplinary discussion series will look at the lived experience of Dublin's citizens through the prism of Trinity's Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences research. By drawing on historical, cultural, linguistic, sociological and economic perspectives, it will consider how we can understand a changing Dublin and influence plans for the city's future. Dublin has been transformed by the economic crash, the austerity measures that followed and recent improvements in aspects of the Irish economy, as well as wider issues such as displacement and migration. The city's built environment and economic, demographic and linguistic mix have all developed apace. But these changes, and their relationship to issues around religion, the environment, poverty, health, housing and governmental policy, have not generally been well represented in the media or in public discourse. There is a representative gap between the city in which Trinity resides, not least in terms of language, race and class, and the images and narratives of that city put forth in the broader culture. Trinity and the Changing City will seek to address and interrogate this gap, bringing internationally recognised scholars in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, from Trinity and further afield, together with key stakeholders and practitioners from across the city.

"Beyond East West Street: the Path of Human Rights" - Philippe Sands QC delivers the inaugural annual lecture of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in Dublin, Ireland on 16 December 2019. Philippe Sands is Professor of Law at University College London, and a practising barrister at Matrix Chambers in London. He appears as counsel before international courts and sits as an arbitrator. He is author of Lawless World (2005) and Torture Team (2008) and several academic books on international law.  East West Street: On the Origins of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide (2016) won the 2016 Baillie Gifford (formerly Samuel Johnson) Prize, the 2017 British Book Awards Non-Fiction Book of the Year, and the 2018 Prix Montaigne. The sequel, which is also the subject of a BBC podcast, The Ratline, will be published in April 2020.  Philippe is President of English PEN and a member of the Board of the Hay Festival. This podcast was produced by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.  The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission was established under statute on 1 November 2014 to protect and promote human rights and equality in Ireland, to promote a culture of respect for human rights, equality and intercultural understanding, to promote understanding and awareness of the importance of human rights and equality, and to work towards the elimination of human rights abuses and discrimination.

Today: Local Deputies Imelda Munster and Deputy Shane Cassells , who are members of the Dail’s Public Accounts Committee joined us to discuss the controversial Leinster House printer which has cost the taxpayer almost 2 million euro, politicians should face sanctions for racist comments, according to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC), It’s Black Friday and we discussed those all important tips for shopping online, and the RSA on the life changing impact of serious injuries as a result of traffic collisions on our roads. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This podcast brings together insights from expert speakers on the topic of online hate speech in Ireland drawn from the event 'A More Social Media: Human Rights and Equality in the Digital Public Sphere' which was hosted by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission on 28 November 2018. Contributions from Emma Dabiri, Dr Sindy Joyce, Siobhan Cummiskey, Dr Tarlach McGonagle, Dr Eugenia Siapera and Dr Gavan Titley. Transcript available at the following link: www.ihrec.ie/podcasts/

Social media facilitates the rapid spread of ideas, and hate speech is no exception. Protecting human rights and equality in the digital arena is an increasingly urgent challenge for our society and democracy. The potential for intolerance online to shape politics and public debate offline is becoming one of the hallmarks of the digital age. The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, as Ireland’s national human rights and equality body, brought together international experts and commentators from the worlds of law, media, academia and tech to discuss the nature of online hate speech, and how to tackle it. The podcast transcript is available at the following link: https://www.ihrec.ie/app/uploads/2019/01/Podcast-Transcript-A-More-Social-Media.pdf

Liam Herrick was appointed to Executive Director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) in November 2016. Prior to his appointment, he worked as Advisor to President Michael D. Higgins for almost three years. Liam was Executive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) between 2007 and 2014. He has also worked as the first head of legislation and policy at the former Irish Human Rights Commission and with the Law Reform Commission and the Department of Foreign Affairs. He is a member of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC), a former Board member of the Children's Rights Alliance and the Minister for Justice and Equality's Strategic Review Group on Penal Policy (2012-2014).

PRESIDENTIAL candidate Peter Casey has claimed Travellers should not be recognised as a ethnic minority because they are “basically people camping in someone else's land”. The businessman launched a lengthy attack on the community, arguing: “They are not paying their fair share of taxes in society.” There were celebrations in Leinster House last year when the Dáil gave formal recognition to Travellers as a distinct ethic group within the State. The move was described as historic by then-Taoiseach Enda Kenny. However, Mr Casey said: “That's a load of nonsense. They are not from Romany or whatever.” In a wide-ranging interview, on Independent.ie's podcast, ‘The Floating Voter', the candidate also criticises RTÉ's handling of Monday's televised debate and says he will apologise to Michael D Higgins for claiming taxpayers fund his dog-grooming bill if the President can produce receipts. Mr Casey claims he warned RTÉ about the potential for an audience to interrupt the ‘Claire Byrne Live' debate as happened on Monday night. In a statement to Independent.ie, RTÉ disputed this assertion and said all candidates were aware of the selection process for audience members. RTÉ also denied there was a dispute between management and Mr Casey after the show, saying the all the candidates were thanked for their attendance. “RTÉ continues to be in communication and liaise with Mr Casey's team today and he is scheduled to do an one to one interview on the RTÉ Six One News live,” a spokesperson said. When challenged on the podcast about his views on Travellers, Mr Casey doubled down, saying the arrival of Travellers in an area “devastates the prices of the houses”. “Let's call a spade a spade. Your house price doesn't start going through the roof as soon as you get two dozen Travellers moving in down the street from you.” He cited an ongoing dispute in Tipperary where six new homes are lying empty in a €1.7m development because families living on an unauthorised site nearby are refusing to move in until they get stables for horses. “I mean how ridiculous have we become as a society where they are turning down beautiful, four-bedroom houses because there'll blackmailing the county council into giving them stables for their horses. “I'm sorry, there's something seriously wrong with society when we're at that stage,” Mr Casey said. His comments were last night described by Pavee Point as “informed and grossly insulting and offensive”. And David Joyce, a member of the Travelling community and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, told the Irish Independent: “He should withdraw from the campaign. He's shown he's not fit to represent all the people of Ireland. “This man is a racist. He is scapegoating my community.” Mr Joyce, who is also a solicitor, added: “I don't think any presidential campaign in the past has ever stooped to this level of blatant racism.” Martin Collins, Co Director, Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre, said: “These comments put his presidential campaign on the same level as a local election where people play the nimby card to gain votes, as we have seen so often in the past. “This potentially can feed into racist stereotypes and it is both reckless and irresponsible and certainly not befitting anyone standing to be President for all the people of Ireland.” The interview was described as “very concerning” by Shane O'Curry, director of the European Network Against Racism, which has 87 member organisations in Ireland.

The Palestine Podcast showcases a selection of lectures, talks and interviews featuring leading experts and social justice activists active on the Palestine-Israel issue. Brought to you by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Click here to view all podcasts. Subscribe on your favourite platform! Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherAcastYouTubeDeezerTuneInPlayer.fmPocketCastsCastroRadio PublicBreakerBlubrryPodcast AddictPodbeanPodcast RepubliciHeartRadio jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-11212 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-632417aec3a7a').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-632417aec3a7a.modal.secondline-modal-632417aec3a7a").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); }); ===== PP#24 - Mike Murphy, Neilí Conroy, Harry Browne and Betty Purcell on on 'What We Saw In Palestine' [2017-11-09] - (Download here) Note - there is a video of the event available here - the podcast includes the Q&A session with the audience, while the video does not. To visit Palestine see here, here, here, here and here. INFO: On Thursday 9th November the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) was proud to host an important public forum featuring four well-known Irish public figures who discussed their experiences of four separate fact-finding trips to Israeli-occupied Palestine. The meeting saw former-RTE broadcaster Mike Murphy, actor Neilí Conroy, and journalist and lecturer Dr. Harry Browne in conversation with Betty Purcell, TV producer and Irish Human Rights and Equality Commissioner. It took place on Thursday 9th November in Dublin. About the panellists Mike Murphy is a retired and legendary RTE broadcaster, who is well known to generations of Irish people for shows such as The Live Mike, Winning Streak, The Arts Show and The Big Interview. In September 2017 Mike travelled around the West Bank visiting Hebron, Bethlehem, Jerusalem and other areas. Neilí Conroy is stage and screen actor known for her roles in Love/Hate, Trial of the Century, Intermission, and The Van as well as numerous theatre appearances. In April 2017, Neilí visited The Freedom Theatre in Jenin Refugee Camp to work with young Palestinian actors. Harry Browne is Lecturer in the School of Media, Dublin Institute of Technology, as well as an activist and journalist. His journalism has appeared in numerous publications, including the Irish Times, Sunday Times, Irish Daily Mail, Evening Herald, Sunday Tribune and Sunday Business Post. Harry has written two books, most recently The Frontman: Bono (In the Name of Power) (Verso, 2013). Harry visited the Gaza Strip in January 2013 and saw the aftermath of the November 2012 Israeli attack. Betty Purcell, who moderated the proceedings, is an Irish Human Rights and Equality Commissioner, freelance television producer and media consultant. Previously Betty worked as a Senior Television Producer with RTE and over 33 years has produced countless radio and television programmes. Betty has written a book on broadcasting Inside RTE (New Island, April 2014) and on Nicaragua Light After Darkness (Attic Press, 1987). In October 2015 Betty visited the West Bank on an olive harvesting trip. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast reflect the opinions of the speaker(s) only and do not reflect the views of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign unless otherwise explicitly stated. Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherAcastYouTubeDeezerTuneInPlayer.fmPocketCastsCastroRadio PublicBreakerBlubrryPodcast AddictPodbeanPodcast RepubliciHeartRadio

Dr. Lucy Michael and Dr. Fidele Mutwarasibo visit The Context of White Supremacy. Dr. Michael is an Admitted Racist. She's a sociology lecturer at the University of Ulster; her research focuses on race and ethnicity, minority experiences of crime and victimisation, and leadership around equality issues. Dr. Mutwarasibo was born in Rwanda and moved to Ireland in 1995. He earned a PhD in sociology, is a founding member of the Africa Centre, and a member of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. He's conducted substantial research on immigrants' rights and racism against non-white people seeking refuge in Ireland. Dr. Lucy suggested we invite Dr. Mutwarasibo on the program. We'll examine her remarks from this year's European Network Against Racism (ENAR) conference, where she emphasized that "black and black African people experience the most racism." INVEST in The COWS - http://tiny.cc/ledjb CALL IN NUMBER: 760.569.7676 CODE 564943# SKYPE: FREECONFERENCECALLHD.7676 CODE 564943# The C.O.W.S. archives: http://tiny.cc/76f6p

10-12-12 President delivers the Irish Human Rights Commission's Annual Lecture