Throughout the day, I will blog as much as I can on the engagement of NGOs and examination of State…
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…
#directprovision15 : The Working Group and Proposals for Direct Provision Allowance
I received documentation a number of weeks ago, in an envelope with no note or attachments and do not know…
#directprovision15 : 15 Years of Direct Provision in Ireland – A Timeline
1996 Asylum seekers legislatively prohibited from working throughout the duration of their asylum claim, on pain of criminal conviction. No penalties are imposed…
Socio-Economic Rights, the Constitution & the ECHR Act 2003: O’Donnell v SDCC in the Supreme Court
This note is based on MacMenamin J.’s decision, available here. SCOIRL have a succinct post on the outcome in this case. A…
Direct Provision in the Irish High Court: The Decision
This post summarises some of the main grounds of challenge to the direct provision system in the case and the…
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