Listing by Category
Publications are categorised under the following headings:-
- Amicus Curiae Submissions
- Annual Reports
- Conference Papers
- E-Bulletins
- Joint Committee Documents
- Joint Publications
- Legislative Observations
- Policy Statements
- Policy Submissions
- Reports
- Reports to International Bodies
- Research Reports
- Speeches
- Miscellaneous
Amicus Curiae Submissions
- Donohoe v Ireland - IHRC Amicus Submission, 9 May 2012
- Magee v Ireland, IHRC Amicus Submission, 8 March 2012
- Amicus Curiae Submission, Civil Debt Imprisonment Case, McCann v Judge of Monaghan District Court and others, 1 May 2009
- Amicus curiae Submission ,Carmody v. Minister for Justice and the Attorney General, 1 January 2008
- Amicus Curiae Submission, Pullen & Others v Dublin City Council, 1 January 2008
- Amicus Curiae Submission, Travellers Rights Case, 1 October 2007
- Amicus Curiae Submission, AD Minor , 2 May 2007 AD Minor suing by Anthony O'Brien as next friend and District Judge Flan Brennan, HSE and the Attorney General
- Amicus Curiae Submission, Deborah Olarantimi Bode & The Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform, 1 May 2007
- Amicus Curiae Submission, Dublin City Council v Fennell, 18 March 2005
Annual Reports
- IHRC Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2010
- IHRC Annual Report 2010
- IHRC 2009 Financial Statements
- Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2009
- Annual Report 2009
- Annual Report 2008
- Annual Report 2007
- Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2007
- Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2006
- Annual Report 2006
- Annual Report 2005
- Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2005
- Annual Report 2004
- Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2004
- Annual Report 2003
- Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2003
- Annual Report 2001-2002
Conference Papers
- Candy Murphy, Social & Economic Consultant, 22 Oct
- Carol Coulter, Legal Editor, Irish Times
- Dr Katherine O'Donnell, Justice for Magdalenes
- Liam Herrick, Irish Penal Reform Trust
- Mary Van Lieshout, National Disability Authority
- Professor PJ Drudy, Trinity College Dublin, 22 Oct
- Eamonn Mac Aodha, Chief Executive, IHRC
- Anastasia Crickley, Member of UN CERD
- Judge Michael Reilly, Inspector of Prisons, 22 Oct
- Siobhan Cummiskey, Irish Traveller Movement
- Dr Eilinoir Flynn, Centre for Disability Law and Policy, NUIG
- Deirdre Duffy, Your Rights. Rights Now.
- Noeline Blackwell, FLAC, 22 October 2011
- IHRC & Law Society of Ireland, Human Rights Conference, 22 October 2011
- John Costello, President of the Law Society of Ireland, Emerging Human Rights Issues Conference, 20 November 2010
- Mary White TD, Minister of State for Equality, Integration & Human Rights, 20 November 2010 Opening Address to the Emerging Human Rights Issues Conference, 20 November 2010
- Grainne Healy, Marriage Equality on LGBT Rights, 20 November 2010
- Dr Suzanne Kingston BL Presentation on Human Rights & the Environment, 20 November 2010
- Barbara Nolan, European Commission Representation in Ireland, Fundamental Rights, 20 November 2010
- Professor Michael O'Flaherty, Keynote Address, Emerging Human Rights Issues Conference, 20 November 2010
- Muriel Walls, Presentation on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights, 20 November 2010
- Billy Hawkes, Data Commissioner on Data Protection & Retention, Presentation on Data Protection, 20 November 2010
- Karlin Lillington, Irish Times, Presentation on Data Protection & Retention, 20 November 2010
- Michael Ewing, Aarhus Convention and Access to Justice in Ireland-Where are we now? 20 November 2010
- Dr Katherine Zappone, IHRC Commissioner, Response to Keynote Address, Emerging Human Rights Issues Conference, 20 Nov, 2010
- Billy Hawkes, Data Commissioner on Data Protection & Retention, Emerging Human Rights Issues Conference, 20 Nov 2010
- Mark Cumming, Presentation on Trócaire on Business & Human Rights, 20 NOvember 2010
- Tina Roche, Chief Executive of Business in the Community, 20 November 2010
- Dr Maurice Manning, President of the IHRC, Opening Address at Emerging Human Rights Issues Conference, 20 November 2010
- Lindsey Dyer 'Health Rights', IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009, 21 November IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Making States Accountable
- Dr Padraic Kenna 'Housing Rights', IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009, 21 November 2009 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Making States Accountable
- Michael Farrell ' Social Welfare Rights', IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Making States Accountable
- Conference Brochure, IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Making States Accountable
- Ms Navanethem Pillay, "The Legal Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights", 21 November 2009 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Making States Accountable
- Dr Brigit Toebes 'Enforcing Health Rights Rights and Reality', 21 November 2009 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Making States Accountable
- John Costello, IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009, 21 November 2009 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Making States Accountable
- Dr. Maurice Manning President of the IHRC, IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009, 21 November 2009 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Making States Accountable
- Colm O'Cinneide, 'Social Welfare Rights and the European Social Charter', 21 November 2009 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Making States Accountable
- McMillan, Browne, Green & Donnelly, A Card Before you leave: Participation and Mental Health in Northern Ireland IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Making States Accountable
- Prof. William Binchy 'Protecting Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Ireland', 21 November 2009 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Making States Accountable
- Eilis Barry 'Employment Rights', IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009, 21 November IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Making States Accountable
- Dr. Conor O'Mahony 'Education Rights', IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Making States Accountable
- Prof Neville Harris , "The Right to Education: International Standards and their Application" IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Making States Accountable
- Cormac Ó Dúlacháin 'Housing Rights', "The European Convention on Human Rights and National Mechanisms", 21 November 2009 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Making States Accountable
- Corinne Vargha 'The International Labour Organisation and Employment Rights', 21 November 2009 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2009: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Making States Accountable
- Dr. Maurice Manning, President of the IHRC, Presentation to the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly on the Role of the Joint Committee of the Irish Human Rights Commission and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, 19 Oct 2009
- IHRC , International Human Rights Law and State Practice Presentation 23 June 2009 Sex Trafficking and Prostitution – The Dilemma of Demand Conference
- Immigrant Council of Ireland, Sex Trafficking and Prostitution-The Dilemma of Demand Sex Trafficking and Prostitution – The Dilemma of Demand Conference
- Dr. Maurice Manning, President of the IHRC, Opening Address, IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference, 8 November 2008 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2008: ECHR Act 2003: Five Years On
- Rosalind McKenna, "The Practical use of the ECHRA inside and outside the courts" 8 November 2008 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2008: ECHR Act 2003: Five Years On
- Conference Programme,IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2008: ECHR Act 2003: Five Years On, 8 November 2008 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2008: ECHR Act 2003: Five Years On
- John Shaw, IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference, 8 November 2008 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2008: ECHR Act 2003: Five Years On
- Noeline Blackwell, "Right to a Fair Trial and Effective Remedies": The impact of the ECHRA on the right to a fair trial and to an effective remedy, 8 November 2008 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2008: ECHR Act 2003: Five Years On
- Michael Farrell, The Practical use of the ECHRA inside and outside the courts, 8 Nov 2008 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2008: ECHR Act 2003: Five Years On
- Des Hogan, "Amicus Curiae": The use of amicus curiae in proceedings, 8 November 2008 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2008: ECHR Act 2003: Five Years On
- Conor Power, "Right to a Fair Trial and Effective Remedies": The impact of the ECHRA on the right to a fair trial and to an effective remedy, 8 November 2008 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2008: ECHR Act 2003: Five Years On
- Karen Quinlivan, "Overview of the impact of the European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003 on Irish Law", 8 November 2008 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2008: ECHR Act 2003: Five Years On
- Hilkka Becker, "Immigration Law": The impact of the ECHRA on Immigration law in Ireland,8 November 2008 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2008: ECHR Act 2003: Five Years On
- Michael McDowelll, Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, "The ECHR Act 2003: What the Act will mean", 18 October 2008 New Human Rights Legislation Conference
- Rosemary Horgan, "Family Law and Privacy": The impact of the ECHRA on family law and privacy in Ireland, 8 November 2008 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2008: ECHR Act 2003: Five Years On
- Dr. Katherine Zappone, Human Rights Education for a Sustainable Future Conference, 19 September 2008 Paper by Dr. katherine Zappone
- Michael O'Flaherty, Professor of Law, Nottingham', With National Human Rights Institutions Towards the Human Rights Horizon' 16 September 2008
- Ms Natasa Kumic, Head of PR, Human Rights Ombudsman, Slovenia,'Promoting Awareness of Human Rights and the Role of NHRIs', 16, 17 November 2008 5th Round Table of National Human Rights Institutions and the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights
- Mr. Gianni Magazzeni', Domestic Protection of Human Rights', 5th Biennial Roundtable of European NHRIs and the COE Commissioner on Human Rights, 16-17 September 2008
- Dr. Maurice Manning, President of the IHRC, Opening Addresss5th Round Table of National Human Rights Institutions and the Council of Europe Commissioner, 16-17 September 2008 5th Round Table of National Human Rights Institutions and the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights
- Dr. Maurice Manning, President of the IHRC, Presentations to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, 3 July 2008
- Dr. Maurice Manning, President of the IHRC, Presentations to the Oireachtas Sub-Committee on Human Rights, 25 June 2008 Presented by Dr. Maurice Manning
- Conference Brochure, IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2007: Human Rights and Criminal Justice IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2007: Human Rights and Criminal Justice
- Michael O'Higgins, "Human Rights and Criminal Justice", 13 October 2007 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2007: Human Rights and Criminal Justice
- Des Hogan, "Applying a Human Rights Perspective to Criminal Justice Policy and Legislation in Ireland", 13 October 2007 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2007: Human Rights and Criminal Justice
- Dr. Maurice Manning, President of the IHRC, Opening Address, IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference, 13 October 2007 IHRC and Law Society Annual Conference 2007: Human Rights and Criminal Justice
- Eilis Barry, Gaps in Irish Law where the Convention should Inspire Law Reform, 19 April 2007 Briefing on the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities
- Eithne Fitzgerald, The Fit between the Convention and the National Disability Strategy, 19 April 2007 Briefing on the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities
- Gerard Quinn, The New UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities : Drafting Process and Contents, 19 April 2007 Briefing on the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities
- Prof. William P. Alford,"Who Speaks for Whom? China, Disability and Rights" International Human Rights Day Lecture, 11 December 2006
- Dr. Alpha Connelly, Response to Prof. William Alfords Lecture, International Human Rights Day Lecture, 11 December 2006
- Dr. Alpha Connelly, Round table on the role of National Human Rights Institutions in the Treaty Body Process, 23 Nov 2006 Paper by Dr. Alpha Connelly
- Michael Donnellan, "Achieving a Rights Based Culture: Achieving Childrens Rights in Practice" 14 October 2006 Achieving Rights-Based Child Law, Public Conference
- Conference Brochure, Achieving Rights-Based Child Law, Public Conference Achieving Rights-Based Child Law, Public Conference
- Dr. Alpha Connelly, Achieving Rights Based Child Law, 14 October 2006 Welcome Address, Achieving Rights-Based Child Law, Public Conference
- Pat Dolan, "Achieving Rights-Based Child Law", Paper Summary. 14 October 2006 Achieving Rights-Based Child Law, Public Conference
- The Hon Justice John Gillen, "New Approaches to Children's Interests in Legal Proceedings", 14 October 2006 Achieving Rights-Based Child Law, Public Conference
- Sheila Greene, "Children as Social Actors", 14 October 2006 Achieving Rights-Based Child Law, Public Conference
- Ursula Kilkelly, "Auditing Law, Policy and Practice: Creating a Children’s Rights Culture", 14 October 2006 Achieving Rights-Based Child Law, Public Conference
- Justice John MacMenamin, "The State, the Courts and the Care of Minors at Risk", 14 October 2006 Achieving Rights-Based Child Law, Public Conference
- CERD Seminar Agenda, 10 February 2006 Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - Seminar
- Nathalie Prouvez, CERD follow up procedure-Overview, 10 February 2006 Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - Seminar
- Maggie Beirne, Director Committee on the Administration of Justice, Member of Steering Group, Participation and the Practice of Rights Project, 9 10 December 2005 Conference on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Models of Enforcement
- Regis Brillat, "Collective Complaints on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights in Council of Europe System", 9 December 205 Régis Brillat,Executive Secretary of the European Social Charter, Directorate General of Human Rights, Council of Europe
- Catarina de Albuquerque, A UN Complaints Based Mechanism for cases of Violations of Socio-Economic Rights?, 10 December 2005 Conference on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Models of Enforcement
- John O'Dowd,"ESC Rights as Legal Rights", 9 December 2005 Conference on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Models of Enforcement
- Vinodh Jaichand, "THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RIGHTS IN SOUTH AFRICA "9 December 2005 Conference on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Models of Enforcement
- Dr. Padraic Kenna, "Soft Law and Housing Rights in the European Union System", 10 December 2005 Conference on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Models of Enforcement
- Dr. Maurice Manning, President of the IHRC, Conference on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 9 December 2005 Conference on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Models of Enforcement
- Aoife Nolan, Litigating Housing Rights, Conference on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 9 and 10 December 2005 Conference on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Models of Enforcement
- Colm O Cinneide, "Socio-Economic Entitlements and the UK Rights Framework", 9 and 10 December 2005 Conference on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Models of Enforcement
- Bruce Porter, Social and Economic Rights and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 10 December 2005 Conference on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Models of Enforcement
- Conference Programme, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Models of Enforcement, 9,10 December 2005 Conference on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Models of Enforcement
- Prof. Martin Scheinin, Keynote address, IHRC Conference 9 and 10 December 2005. Conference on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Models of Enforcement
- Conference on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Models of Enforcement Speakers Biographies
- Gerard F. Whyte, "Socio-Economic Rights in Ireland, Judicial and Non-Judicial Enforcement", 9 December 2005 Conference on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Models of Enforcement
- Noeline Blackwell, "Migrant Workers-Reforms in Irish Law and Practice" Migrant Workers and Human Rights Law Conference
- Paul Burns, "Development of Immigration Policy and the Immigration and Residence Bill", 15 October 2005 Migrant Workers and Human Rights Law Conference
- Catherine Cosgrave, "Labour Migration to Ireland, Policies and Proposals", 15 October 2005 Migrant Workers and Human Rights Law Conference
- Cathryn Costello, "The EU Dimension", 15 October 2005 Migrant Workers and Human Rights Law Conference
- Brian Ingoldsby, The New Immigration and Residence Bill, Migrant Workers and Human Rights Law Conference, 15 October 2005 Migrant Workers and Human Rights Law Conference
- Mike Jennings, "Migrant Workers and Human Rights Law: A Trade Union Perspective", 15 October 2005 Migrant Workers and Human Rights Law Conference
- Ambassador Prasad Kariyawasam, Protection of all Migrant Workers and Members of their Families, 15 October 2005 Migrant Workers and Human Rights Law Conference
- Piaras Mac Einri, "Migration in the Irish Economic Context", 15 October 2005 Migrant Workers and Human Rights Law Conference
- Sancha Magat, Migrant Workers and Human Rights Law, 15 October 2005 Migrant Workers and Human Rights Law Conference
- Conference Programme, Migrant Workers and Human Rights Law, 15 October 2005 Migrant Workers and Human Rights Law Conference
- Aisling Ryan, Reform Issues in Irish Law and Practice, Migrant Workers and Human Rights Law Conference, 15 October 2005 Migrant Workers and Human Rights Law Conference
- National Human Rights Institutions Draft text on Monitoring presented to the United Nations Ad Hoc Committee, 10 August 2005 Presented to the United Nations Ad-Hoc Committeeon the drafting of a Comprehensive and Integral International Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities sitting in 6th Session, 10 August 2005
- Dr Katherine Zappone, Presentation to the CEDAW Committee, 11 July 2005 Presentation by IHRC to the CEDAW Committee
- Dr. Alpha Connelly, "PRESENTATION TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN", 11 June 2005 Presentation by IHRC to the CEDAW Committee
- Nazia Latif, "Combatting Racially Motivated Crimes through Legislation", 8 June 2005 Roundtable Discussion on Combating Racially Motivated Crimes
- Tarlach McGonagle, "Combating racially motivated crime and hate crimes through legislation", 8 June 2005 Roundtable Discussion on Combating Racially Motivated Crimes
- Jagdish Patel, Combatting racially motivated crime and hate crimes through legislation, 8 June 2005 Roundtable Discussion on Combating Racially Motivated Crimes, Organised by Irish Human Rights Commission & Amnesty International (Irish Section) in Association with the National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism
- Philip Watt, "Recent developments in Ireland and the European Union", June 2005 Roundtable Discussion on Combating Racially Motivated Crimes
- Asia Pacific Forum, Conference on Treaty Monitoring Options for Proposed UN Disability Treaty, 16 April 2005 Conference on Treaty Monitoring Options for Proposed UN Disability Treaty
- Background Paper of Conference on Treaty Monitoring Options for Proposed UN Disability Treaty, 16 April 2005 Conference on Treaty Monitoring Options for Proposed UN Disability Treaty
- Mara Bustelo, "Monitoring implementation of the international human rights instruments: an overview of the current treaty body system", 16 April 2005 Seminar on Treaty Monitoring Options for Proposed UN Disability Treaty
- Jane Connors, "UN Human Rights Treaties Monitoring Bodies and Mechanisms, Acheivements and Challenges", 16 April 2005 Seminar on Treaty Monitoring Options for Proposed UN Disability Treaty
- Mary Keogh, Director Forum of People with Disabilities, Seminar Contribution, 16 April 2005 Seminar on Treaty Monitoring Options for Proposed UN Disability Treaty
- Lars Loow, Swedish Disability Ombudsman, at the Seminar on Treaty Monitoring Options for the Proposed UN Disability Treaty, 16 April 2005 Seminar on Treaty Monitoring Options for Proposed UN Disability Treaty
- Dr. McAnaney, "Contribution to the Importance of Monitoring in an Irish Context Panel Discussion & Open Forum", 16 April 2005 Seminar on Treaty Monitoring Options for Proposed UN Disability Treaty
- Kevin McLoughlin, The Draft UN Treaty on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Towards an Effective Monitoring Mechanism Seminar on Treaty Monitoring Options for Proposed UN Disability Treaty
- Anuradha Mohit, Presentation on International Monitoring of UN Disability Treaty, 16 April 205 Seminar on Treaty Monitoring Options for Proposed UN Disability Treaty
- Claire O'Connor, Remarks on the Draft UN Treaty on the Rights of People with Disabilities: Towards an Effective Monitoring Mechanism, 16 April 2005 Seminar on Treaty Monitoring Options for Proposed UN Disability Treaty
- Gerard Quinn, Contribution to Conference on Treaty Monitoring Options for Proposed UN Disability Treaty, 16 April 2005 Conference on Treaty Monitoring Options for Proposed UN Disability Treaty
- Maria Reina, "Monitoring Options for the Disability Treaty, A Latin American Perspective", 16 April 2005 Seminar on Treaty Monitoring Options for Proposed UN Disability Treaty
- Seminar on Treaty Monitoring Options for Proposed UN Disability Treaty Seminar Programme
- Dr. Alpha Connolly, Presentation to the All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution, 26 April 2005
- Prof. William Binchy, "New Models of Marriage and Partnership in Ireland", 16 October 2004 ECHR Act Review and Human Rights in Committed Relationships Conference
- Justice Susan Denham, "Leadership in Human Rights Law: Past and Future", 16 October 2004 ECHR Act Review and Human Rights in Committed Relationships Conference
- Dr. Padraic Kenna, "Implications for Local Authorities of the ECHR Act 2003", 16 October 2004 ECHR Act Review and Human Rights in Committed Relationships Conference
- Dr. Ursula Kilkelly, "Auditing Law, Policy and Practice: Creating a Children's Rights Culture", 16 October 2004 ECHR Act Review and Human Rights in Committed Relationships Conference
- Charlotte Kilroy, "Local Authorities and the Human Rights Act 1998", 16 October 2004 ECHR Act Review and Human Rights in Committed Relationships Conference
- Donncha O Connell, "Progress thus far under the ECHR Act 2003", 16 October 2004 ECHR Act Review and Human Rights in Committed Relationships Conference
- ECHR Act Review and Human Rights in Committed Relationships Conference Speakers Biographies
- Sean Barton, "The ECHR Act 2003 – a Practitioner’s Perspective", 16 October 2004 ECHR Act Review and Human Rights in Committed Relationships Conference
- Dr. Maurice Manning, President of the IHRC,Paper on a Charter of Rights for the Island of Ireland
- Prof. Robert Wintemute, "International Trends in Legal Recognition of Same Sex Couples", 16 October 2004 ECHR Act Review and Human Rights in Committed Relationships Conference
- Dr. Maurice Manning, President of the IHRC, "Advocating Equal Citizenship", People with Disabilities in Ireland Seminar, 27 April 2004 People with Disabilities in Ireland Seminar
- Olive Braiden, IHRC Commissioner, "Prostitution: the One Way Street", 22 April 2004 IHRC Public Consultation Meeting, Limerick, Gender and Related Human Rights Issues
- Suzanne Egan, IHRC Commissioner, "Trafficking in Women and Children, The Legal Issues", April 22 2004 IHRC Public Consultation Meeting, Limerick, Gender and Related Human Rights Issues
- Dr Niamh Reilly Limerick Public Consultation Meeting
- Beate Schopp-Schilling, The Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the Irish Human Rights Commission: Challenges and Opportunities, 22 April 2004 Limerick Public Consultation Meeting
- Katherine Zappone, "An Economic Boom for Whom?Women's Basic Economic Rights in Ireland", 22 April 2004 Limerick Public Consultation Meeting
- Dr. Alpha Connelly, Presentation to the 60th session of the UN HRC, 14 April 2004
- Barbara Nolan, The European Unions Racial Equality Directive and Proposed Framework Decision to combat racisma and Xenophobia, 27 March 2004 Combating Racism and Promoting Equality through Legislation Conference
- Conference Programme, Combating Racism and Promoting Equality through Legislation, 27 March 2004 Combating Racism and Promoting Equality through Legislation Conference
- Sheila Rogers, "Punishing Racially Aggravated Crime – The UK Experience", 27 March 2004 Combating Racism and Promoting Equality through Legislation Conference
- Combating Racism and Promoting Equality through Legislation Conference Biographical Notes on Conference Speakers and Chairpersons
- Philip Watt, "Responding effectively to Racist Incidents", 27 March 2004 Combating Racism and Promoting Equality through Legislation Conference
- Conference Flyer, "Combating Racism and Promoting Equality through Legislation" 27 March 2004 Combating Racism and Promoting Equality through Legislation Conference
- An Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern, T.D. at the opening of the new IHRC premises, 10 December 2003 Opening of the new premises of the Human Rights Commission in Jervis House, Jervis St, Dublin 1
- Dr Maurice Manning, President of the IHRC, Opening address at opening of new IHRC Premises, 10 December 2003 Opening of the new premises of the Human Rights Commission in Jervis House, Jervis St, Dublin 1
- Terry Flaherty, Welcoming Address of the Mayor of Galway, Councillor Terry Flaherty, Galway Human Rights Commission Public Consultation Meeting
- Dr. Vinodh Jaichand, Presentation for Public Consultation Meeting of Human Rights Commission Galway 27 November 2003 Galway Public Consultation Meeting
- Dr. Katherine Zappone, "Developing a Rights based Framework for the National Anti-Poverty Strategy", November 27 2003 Presentation for Galway Public Consultation Meeting of Human Rights Commission, Galway November 27 2003
- Dr. Padraic Kenna, "Presentation for Public Consultation Meeting of Human Rights Commission, Galway 27 November 2003 Galway Public Consultation Meeting
- Prof. Brice Dickson, "A charter of Rights for the Island of Ireland", 18 October 2003 New Human Rights Legislation Conference
- Justice Rosalie Abella, "Changing to a Rights Culture", New Human Rights Legislation Conference, 18 October 2003 New Human Rights Legislation Conference
- The Hon. Mr. Justice Brian Kerr, "Three Years of the HRA in the North", 18 October 2003 New Human Rights Legislation Conference
- The Right Honourable Lord Justice Laws, The Human Rights Act 1998: Three Year On, 18 October 2003 New Human Rights Legislation Conference
- Michael Keeley, "Pleading the ECHR Act 2003":Article 10 Case Studies issues for Practitioners", 18 October 2003 New Human Rights Legislation Conference
- Prof. Dermot Walsh, "The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: What Practical Effects?", 18 October 2003 New Human Rights Legislation Conference
- Chief Justice Ronan Keane, "Issues for the Judiciary in the Application of the ECHR Act 2003", 18 October 2003 New Human Rights Legislation Conference
- Colin Harvey, "Too Firm to be Fair? Equality, Rights and the Management of Assylum and Immigration, 27 March 2004 Combating Racism and Promoting Equality through Legislation Conference
- Donncha O'Connell, Racially Aggravated Crime-The Irish Experience, 27 March 2004 Combating Racism and Promoting Equality through Legislation Conference
E-Bulletins
- Commission April Meeting Report April 2012 Monthly Executive Activity Report April 2012
- Commission March meeting report March 2012 Monthly Executive Activity Report March 2012
- IHRC Human Rights E-Bulletin, Winter 2011
- EBulletin Issue 11 (November 09)
- EBulletin Issue 10 (July 2009)
- EBulletin Issue 9 (May 2009)
- EBulletin Issue 8 (April 2009)
- EBulletin Issue 7 (March 2009)
- EBulletin Issue 6 (February 2009)
- EBulletin Issue 5 (January 2009)
- EBulletin Issue 4 (November 2008)
- EBulletin Issue 3 (October 2008)
- EBulletin Issue 2 (September 2008)
- EBulletin Issue 1 (July 2008)
Joint Committee Documents
- Charter of Rights Advice June 2011
- A User's Guide to the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Joint Publications
- Pre-Consultation Paper on Charter of Rights for the island of Ireland
- Safeguarding the Rights of Migrant Workers and their Families
- Diverse Voices, National Action Plan Against Racism Steering Group, July 2003 A summary of the Outcomes of the Consultative Process and a proposed Framework for the National Action Plan Against Racism
- Re-thinking Identity: The Challenge of Diversity Edited by Katherine Zappone
Legislative Observations
- IHRC note on Mental Capacity Bill to Oireachtas Committee, Aug 2011
- IHRC Observations on LSRA Bill 2011
- IHRC Observations on Heads of Vetting Bill 2011
- Observations on Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2010
- Observations on the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2010
- Observations on the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009
- Observations on the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009
- Observations on the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill
- Observations on the Spent Convictions Bill 2007
- Observations on the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2008
- Observations on the Scheme of the Mental Capacity Bill 2008
- Observations on the Scheme of the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006 (Amendment) Bill 2008
- Observations on Proposed Health Information Bill
- Submission on Certain Provisions of the Employment Law Compliance Bill
- Further Submission on the Immigration Residence and Protection Bill 2008
- Observations on the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008
- Observations on the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Forensic Sampling and Evidence) Bill 2007
- Observations on the Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Trafficking in Persons and Sexual Offences) Bill 2007
- Observations on the Criminal Justice Bill 2007
- Observations on the Defence (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2006
- Observations on Draft Passports Bill 2006
- Observations on the Scheme of the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill
- Submission on Scheme of Coroners Bill
- Observations on the Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003
- Observations on Additional Proposals for Amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill 2004
- Observations on Amendments to the Criminal Justice (Youth) Bill 2004
- Observations on the Immigration and Residence in Ireland Discussion Document
- Observations on the Scheme of the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill
- Observations on the Disability Bill 2004
- Observations on the Criminal Justice Bill 2004
- Observations on the Draft Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill
- Observations on the Equality Bill 2004
- Observations on the Proposed Referendum on Citizenship
- Preliminary Observations on the Citizenship Referendum
- Comments on the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002
- Observations on the Garda Síochána Bill 2004
- Observations on the Commission of Investigations Bill
- Preliminary Observations on the Immigration Bill 2004
- Observations on Scheme of the Criminal Justice Bill 2003
- Observations on General Scheme of Garda Siochana Bill 2003
- Observations on the Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002
- Observations on the Education for Persons with Disabilities Bill 2003
- Observations on the European Arrest Warrants Bill 2003
- Observations on the European Arrest Warrants Bill 2003
Policy Statements
- IHRC Policy Paper on Section 2 Mental Health Act 2001
- IHRC Policy Statement on Section 62 of the Housing Act 1966 for the Recovery of Possession of a Local Authority Dwelling
- Resolution in Relation to Claims on US aircraft carrying detainees
- IHRC Policy Position on Family Reunification, September 2005
Policy Submissions
- IHRC submission Inter-Departmental Group on Persons with Mental Illness and Interactions with the Criminal Justice System May 2012
- IHRC submission to the Dept of Justice on proposal for a new Data Protection Regulation Directive, May 2012
- IHRC Submission to Irish Aid on the Review of White Paper on Irish Aid, April 2012
- IHRC Submission on CSPE in the new Junior Certificate Programme, March 2012
- IHRC Submission to Working Group on New Human Right & Equality Commission, 16 Nov 2011
- IHRC School Enrolment Policy Submission, October 2011
- Submission to the Health Information and Quality Authority on the Draft National Quality Standards on Residential Services for People with Disabilities
- Submission to the Mental Health Commission on the Draft Code of Practice Guidance for Persons working in Mental Health Services with People with Intellectual Disabilities
- Submission to Government concerning the protection of the rights of transgendered persons
- Submission to the National Action Plan on Anti-Trafficking
- Submission to the Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children
- Legal Aid Board Final Submission
- Submission to the Temporary Committee on Transportation and illegal detention of prisoners (TDIP)
- Submission to the Oireachtas Child Protection Committee
- Response sent to Minister for Foreign Affairs on the subject of ‘rendition’
- Submission on Extending the Scope of Employment Equality Legislation
- Response to Law Society on the Personal Injuries Assessment Board
- Submission on the Position of Non-National Parents and their Irish-Born Children
- Observations on the Proposals Paper of the Disability Legislation Consultation Group
- Proposal For a New Garda Complaints System
- Submission on the European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001 To the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Right
Reports
- IHRC Summary of C v Ireland
- Human Rights Education in Ireland - An Overview
- Religion and Education: A Human Rights Perspective
- IHRC_Rendition_Report_FINAL
- IHRC Discussion Paper Religion & Education
- IHRC Assessment of the Human Rights Issues Arising in relation to the "Magdalen Laundries", Nov 2010
- Enquiry Report on the Human Rights Issues Arising from the Operation of a Residential and Day Care Centre for Persons with a Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability
- Report on an Enquiry into the Treatment of a Visitor Refused Leave to Land in the State
- Submssion to the UN on Examination of Ireland's Third Periodic Report on the ICCPR
- Strategic Plan 2007 - 2011 (English)
- Strategic Plan 2007 - 2011 (Gaeilge)
- Self-Employed Old Age Contributory Pension Report
- Strategic Plan for 2003-2006
- Report to the Government under Section 24 of the HRC Act, 2000
Reports to International Bodies
- NHRIs support strengthening relations with Parliaments
- Des Hogan, IHRC, Oral Statement European Group of NHRIs on Future of ECtHR, Brighton, 19 April 2012
- IHRC Statement to the Human Rights Council on Universal Periodic Review, 15 March 2012
- IHRC Oral Statement to the Human Rights Council on UPR, 15 March 2012
- General Observations ICC Sub Committee on Accreditation
- Ireland_UPR_Outcome_report_10_Oct_2011
- IHRC Report to UN Committee Against Torture, April 2011
- IHRC Report to UN Universal Periodic Review, March 2011
- UPR Report Writing Guidelines
- UPR Report Template
- UPR Sample Report Template - with examples
- IHRC (NHRI) CERD Shadow Report to UN Committee - November 2010
- Have Your Say on Ireland's Human Rights Record
- IHRC Report on ICCPR (One year Follow Up), Sept 2009
- IHRC Report on ICCPR (Follow up on List of Issues), July 2008
- Further Submission to the UN on Examination of Ireland's Third Periodic Report on the ICCPR, July 2008
- IHRC Report on ICCPR, March 2008
- IHRC submission to the Irish Government in preparation of Ireland's report to the UN CEDAW Committee.
- Submission of the IHRC on racial discrimination in Ireland and CERD
- Submission to UN on Rights of the Child
- CERD Submission
- IHRC Report on Ireland's Record on Women's Rights (2005)
- Observations on the 3rd CPT Report
- Travellers as an ethnic minority under the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Research Reports
- Interdisciplinary Report on Prostitution in Ireland - CEO's Introduction
- Discussion Document on the Scheme of the Civil Partnership Bill 2008
- Interdisciplinary Report on Prostitution in Ireland
- Report into Determination of Life Sentences
- ESCR Discussion Document
- The Rights of De Facto Couples
- Older People in Long Stay Care Author: Ita Mangan
Speeches
- Dr Maurice Manning Speech Pavee Point Seminar 22 March 2012
- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Opening Remarks ICC of NHRIs, 20 March 2012
- IHRC Oireachtas Committee opening statement on mental capacity legislation, 29 Feb 2012
- Dr Maurice Manning, IHRC President, Human Rights & the Public Sector, IPA Forum, 25 Jan 2012
- Dr Maurice Manning address to Seanad Éireann
- Annual Report 2010 Speech by Dr Maurice Manning, IHRC President, 28 July 2011
- Annual Report 2010 Speech by Eamonn Mac Aodha IHRC CEO 28 July 2011
- Eamonn Mac Aodha, IHRC CEO, Human Rights Education Report Launch, 4 July 2011
- Senator Katherine Zappone, IHRC Commissioner, Human Rights Education Report Launch, 4 July 2011
- Remarks by Ruairi Quinn TD, Minister for Education and Skills 4 July 2011
- Dr Maurice Manning, IHRC President, HUman Rights Education Report Launch
- Eamonn Mac Aodha, CEO, Closing Remarks, Annual Human Rights Lecture, 28 June 2011
- Dr Maurice Manning Opening Remarks, Annual Human Rights Lecture, 28 June 2011
- Senator Katherine Zappone, Welcome, Annual Human Rights Lecture, 28 June 2011
- Address by IHRC President to UN CERD Committee 23 Feb 2011
- Oireachtas Committee presentations 25 January 2011 -final
- Opening Remarks by IHRC Commissioner Olive Braiden, Magdalen Laundries Report Launch, 9 Nov 2010
- Olive Braiden at launch of IHRC's Assessment od Magdalen Laundries
- Éamonn Mac Aodha Speech Magdalen Laundries
- Sinead Lucey at launch of IHRC's Assessment on Magdalen Laundries
- Maurice Manning, President of IHRC at launch of IHRC Assessment of Magdalen Laundries
- Dr Maurice Manning TCD Symposium on Business & Human Rights 13 Oct 2010
- Maurice Manning Speech HRC Human Rights Guide for the Civil and Public Service Launch 29 September 2010
- Eamonn MacAodha Speech IHRC Human Rights Guide for the Civil and Public Service Launch 29 September 2010
- Dermot McCarthy, Secretary General of the Department of the Taoiseach speech at launch of IHRC Guide for the Civil and Public Service
- Mary White TD, Minister of State Speech at IHRC Annual Report 2009 Launch - 24 August 2010
- E Mac Aodha Speech IHRC Annual Report 2009 Launch
- M Manning Speech IHRC Annual Report 2009 Launch
- Writer & Righter by Seamus Heaney
- Address by Dr. Maurice Manning, Chancellor of the National University of Ireland, at ASTI Centenary Conference
- "Human Rights – Framed by Young People" - Opening Remarks by Dr Maurice Manning Speech by Dr Maurice Manning
- Éamonn Mac Aodha - Chief Executive of the Irish Human Rights Commission IHRC Annual Report 2007 Launch
- Dr Maurice Manning - President of the Irish Human Rights Commission IHRC Annual Report 2007 Launch
- Launch of Policy Statement "Human Rights Compliance of An Garda Síochána" Opening address by Dr Maurice Manning
- Speech at launch of Human Rights and One-Parent Families publication Speech by Dr Maurice Manning
- Spech at National Women's Council of Ireland campaign to Say no to Sexual Exploitation of Women during the World Cup 2006 Speech by Dr Maurice Manning
- International Round Table on National Human Rights Institutions and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Address by Dr. Alpha Connelly
- Speech by the President at Policing in a Multi-Ethnic Society Conference Speech by Dr Maurice Manning
- Presidents Speech at the Launch of Irish Mental Health Law Speech by Dr Maurice Manning
- Speech at the EU Presidency Conference on Violence Against Women delivered by Dr. Maurice Manning
- Speech by Dr Maurice Manning Launch of the Joint Publication on Migrant Workers
Miscellaneous
- IHRC WHISTLEBLOWING POLICY
- Dr Alison Mawhinney IHRC TCD Conference on religion and education November 2010
- Professor Dr Gerhard Robbers' Presentation Religion Education Conference
- IHRC Ten Years on - Dr Maurice Manning Speech 21 Sept 2011
- IHRC_Rendition_Report
- Dr Anne Lodge Church of Ireland Paper Relgion and Education Conference
- 115th meeting Activity Report
- Treoir um Chearta an duine don Státseirbhís & an tSeirbhís Phoiblí Human Rights Guide for the Civil and Public Service Irish Language Version
- Deirdre O'Connor INTO Paper Religion and Education Conference
- Professor Gerry Whyte paper on religion and education
- Dr Maurice Manning, IHRC President, Human Rights Education Report Launch
- Dr Ursula Kilkelly Religion and Education A Children's Rights Perspective
- IHRC President Speech Religion and Education Conference FINAL
- IHRC STAFF Submission to Working Group on the New Human Rights & Equality Commission Submission of the Staff of the IHRC - Posted for Information
- Prof. Dr Eugenia Relano's Paper Religion Education Conference
- Strategic Statement 2012
- Ann James Humanist Association of Ireland speech religion and education conference
- Human Rights Guide for the Civil and Public Service
- Irish Human Rights Commission Statement
- Dr Oran Doyle integrated curriculum paper.pdf
- UPR Sample Report Template - with examples