Wednesday 28 September, 2022
FLAC’s Eilis Barry says LGBTQI+ rights have come a long way, but much still needs to be done.
Traveller women who were surveyed said businesses may deploy “sneaky ways” to refuse them service.
The findings come as the Government reviews Ireland’s equality laws.
Amy Lee discusses the issues facing female GAA players, the evolution of camogie and Davy Fitzgerald’s role in the Rebels camp.
An official for the host country’s government said flags could be confiscated from people to protect them from being attacked by others.
Hundreds attended the National Women’s Council of Ireland event outside Leinster House in Dublin.
Human Rights Commission says current law disproportionately impacts minority groups.
The Commisson said that legislation needs to be strengthened to deal with inequality gaps.
Police Officer Wayne Couzens was convicted for kidnapping, raping and murdering Sarah Everard.
Nine consuls general are also to be appointed in the UK, US, India, Canada and France.
There were no significant differences in reports of wellbeing and bullying, however concerns were raised at the higher level of unauthorised absences in DEIS schools.
It comes after pressure to make the system more welcoming for LGBT+ people.
Ireland has joined 12 other EU member states to condemn a bill passed in Hungary last week.
The formal inquest into George Nkencho’s death opens on Monday, but will be adjourned due to the ongoing GSOC investigation.
Hungary has passed a bill that bans sharing content that “promotes” being gay to children and teenagers.
Roderic O’Gorman met the Garda Commissioner to ask what the force is doing to improve relationships with ethnic minority communities.
Minister for Equality Roderic O’Gorman will be joining Waterford Mayor Damien Geoghegan, after two separate incidents where the flags were taken down.
Leinster Rugby has voted to grant women’s AIL clubs and players senior status.
Four-time All-Ireland winner Katrina Parrock says the ongoing issues regarding the 2021 schedule are not fair on players.
The Netherlands was home to the world’s first legal same-sex marriages two decades ago.
Buckingham Palace is understood to be working on plans around diversity, which would include LGBTQI+ and disability issues.
During the economic crisis, Section 39 organisations were told by the HSE to cut staff pay – but they were not restored.
Over a third of workers believe that using flexible work options negatively impacts their chances of promotion, according to a new study.
Chairman Ross McCarthy says ISME is taking the action to solve “inequality” between public and private pensions.
Pavee Point’s Caoimhe McCabe outlines the level of workplace discrimination against Travellers and how to combat the problem.
The United States women’s team is suing the USSF over gender discrimination.
“We didn’t set out to make history – we just fell in love,” Sharni Edwards said.
To make a real difference, and fast, campaigners want to nail down practical resolutions.
The Gender Matters in Ireland 2019 report said there has been a continuation of so-called lad culture.
It will discuss the reasons women are still paid less, find it harder to reach top positions, and carry an unequal share of the burden of care.
The protest was held this afternoon outside the Department of Health building in Dublin.
A unique human rights arts festival run by Smashing Times takes place in Dublin this month.
Today is the first time the taoiseach attended the Belfast pride parade which is highlighting the theme of marriage equality.
The Burnley boss says nobody in his dressing room would have an issue with the sexuality of a team-mate.
Lawyers for the players filed a lawsuit in March demanding equal pay and conditions to their male counterparts.
The assembly will begin its work in October this year.
The tournament should be celebrated and enjoyed but also represents a platform where important issues should not be ignored.
The bill became law today on the fourth anniversary of the marriage referendum.
Debate is ongoing over what, if any, provisions will be made for same-sex couples to adopt.
Louise Galvin feels the seven-player code is on the cusp of something big.
