You can access a very brief overview of just some of the organisations presenting before the UN Committee on Economic, … More
Category: Ireland & International Human Rights Law
#UNIRL Update 3: Views from Civil Society- Ireland & ICESCR
Apologies to any organisations that I have not been able to summarise their arguments. Jane O’Sullivan, Community Law and Mediation noted the … More
#UNIRL Update 2: Views from Civil Society – Ireland & ICESCR
Noeline Blackwell, Director of the Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) has informed the Committee of the strength of civil society engagement with … More
#UNIRL Update One: Ireland & ICESCR
Throughout the day, I will blog as much as I can on the engagement of NGOs and examination of State … More
Ireland Goes Before the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
On Monday, June 8th and Tuesday, June 9th 2015, Ireland will have its third periodic report under the International Covenant on Economic, Social … More
Direct Provision and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
The Seanad Éireann Public Consultation Committee is inviting public submissions on Ireland’s Fourth Periodic Report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The issue … More
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