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Human rights group asks Dublin City Council why it refused permission for Trump protest poster

The ICCL said in the letter that the right to freedom of expression is provided for in the Irish Constitution, as well as the European Convention of Human Rights.

Minister ordering removal of consent ad risks having ‘chilling effect’ on society, rights group says

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties said the move also raises questions “about government or ministerial interference in the work of civil society”.

Minister for Justice’s intervention in hugging consent video is ‘unsettling’, ICCL says

Jim O’Callaghan’s comments interfered with work of non-profit organisation, Irish Council for Civil Liberties says

Irish American org endorses Catholic-Evangelical call for compassionate immigration reform

The oldest Irish Catholic organization in the US says it "backs the ecumenical effort to ground immigration reform in the rule of law and human dignity."

Irish pro-Palestine group reports Central Bank governor to International Criminal Court

They allege bank’s role in regulating sale of Israeli bonds in EU contributed to ‘genocide in Gaza’

'Sharp fall' in public trust on human rights delivery

There has been a "sharp fall" in public confidence that human rights are being delivered fairly, according to the latest annual public attitudes poll by the IHREC.

‘We must speak out’ – President Connolly voices fears over UN principles being ‘ignored’

Child trafficking significantly under-identified in Ireland, human rights body warns

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has called for urgent action to ensure children are recognised as victims.

Connolly says human rights must guide response to crises

President Catherine Connolly has told a meeting with 11 other European presidents that "human dignity, equality, and human rights" must guide how the European Union responds to cri...

Child trafficking under-identified in Ireland - IHREC

Child trafficking remains significantly under-identified in Ireland, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has warned.

Sinn Féin confirms its Dublin TD is chairperson of investigated charity

There is no suggestion that the seizures and probe into Liberty Recycling involve Aengus Ó Snodaigh, who has been involved with the charity for 25 years

Jewish group weighs legal action after Dublin hotel cancels bookings for anti-Semitism event

Venue asked if conference had links to Israel Defense Forces, Jewish Representative Council of Ireland says

Up to a month in jail: nearly 500 held pre-deportation since O'Callaghan took over

IHREC has raised concerns about an overreliance on prisons and a lack of independent oversight on immigration-linked detentions.

The Irish Independent’s View: It is time for a compromise deal in lawyers’ row

Sinn Féin supports investigation into money laundering at charity chaired by party TD

Aengus Ó Snodaigh is chairman of Dublin-based charity Liberty Recycling.

SF, People Before Profit representatives get PSNI letters

Police have begun issuing letters to those suspected of having committed a criminal offence in the ongoing dispute over an Orange Order parade in Co Armagh.

Political leaders urged to reject ‘hateful narratives’ as hate incidents on the rise

Rising hate is threatening democracy and social cohesion warns human rights watchdog

'Rape shield' law failing to protect complainants - RCI

Ireland's so-called 'rape shield' law is failing to protect complainants from being cross-examined about their sexual history, according to Rape Crisis Ireland.

Irish lawyers urge Irish Government to tackle Trump over ‘illegal war policies’

Irish trade unionist calls on EU to recognise ‘elephant in the room’ in tackling poverty

New York State Bar Association signs historic accord with Bar of Ireland

The memorandum formalizes cooperation and positions Ireland as a legal gateway to European markets

Mayo county councillor wants a breakdown of nationalities on council’s housing list

CCAC warns that Ireland must prepare for climate extremes

Ireland must stop treating floods, storms, droughts and extreme heat as individual emergencies and begin preparing systematically for a climate of increasingly severe extremes, the...

Expert Irish genealogy group publishes new guide to Irish Civil Registration

Irish Civil Registration is one of the most important sources for family historians.