By virtue of section 9(4) of the Refugee Act 1996, asylum seekers are absolutely prohibited from seeking or entering employment … More
Tag: socio-economic rights
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
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 … 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
The European Convention on Human Rights at 60 & Socio-Economic Rights
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) coming into force. Ireland was one of the original … More
Declan Costello (1926-2011) & Irish Socio-Economic Rights Jurisprudence
“… my contemporary, Declan Costello, committed to social justice, was a potential force within the party. … Our two fathers … More
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