Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
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- Received 25 August 1931Decided 25 September 2029Part-GrantedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
“Under Freedom of Information legislation please may I have a copy of all correspondence, agendas, minutes of meetings, notes of any sort and reports in relation to the inclusion of explicit reference to gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics in our equality legislation?”
- Received 25 July 2002Decided 25 July 2029Part-GrantedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
1. Correspondence between your chair and the relevant minister in the government department under whose aegis you operate 2. Correspondence between your chief executive and the relevant secretary general in the government department under whose aegis you operate 3. During 2024 and 2025 to date
- Received 25 July 1930Decided 25 August 2028RefusedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
1. Any and all records that record legal costs of the organisation (The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC)) that relate to the judicial review taken in respect of International Protection applicants who were not offered accommodation when they made their asylum claim. 2. To include legal fees/invoices or records related to this case and the previous High court case related to same and all other related cases. 3. That to include high court related legal fees, court of appeal related legal fees and any and all other barrister, solicitor, legal and other legal fees incurred in relation to the case. 4. Records of any other expenses surrounding the case incurred by IHREC 5. Any notice of costs provided by barristers and the legal profession in relation to these cases and the ongoing legal battle. 6. Any records of expected future legal costs to be incurred.
- Received 20 June 2025Decided 4 July 2025RefusedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
"under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, about any reports for traveller accommodations, as in builds and repairs especially for Cork county as the funds allocated and used or sent back"
- Received 28 April 2025Decided 28 May 2025GrantedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
copies of communications including emails, letters, documents, advice or requests from internal or external individuals or organisations, about the decision to include on the IHREC website under the protected ground of ‘gender' the terms ‘transgender or nonbinary’ either as separate terms or together. As I do not know when the words ‘transgender and nonbinary’ were added, I cannot specify dates for this.
- Received 29 April 2025Decided 28 May 2025GrantedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
a copy of any records held by the chief commissioner referring or relating to a suggestion from the Department of Justice about the right to strip citizenship from individuals. For avoidance of doubt, it is the following issue to which I refer: https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0410/1506984-legislation- passport-ihrec/
- Received 1 April 2025Decided 24 April 2025GrantedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
- a copy of any correspondence between the IHREC and the Policing Authority with regard to the policing of protests in Coolock (related to possible location of an IP centre there). - a copy of any correspondence between the IHREC and An Garda as above. Both parts of this request to cover the period 1 June 2024 to date.
- Received 3 March 2025Decided 20 March 2025RefusedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
a copy of any briefing document of the nature described in the following in the June '24 board minutes: 1.2 Reflection on Thought Forum and Strategic Planning update Barry Price joined for this item. The Commission discussed the second event in the series of Thought Forums, which had taken place earlier in the day on the topic of ‘Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation’. The Commission agreed that it was an excellent session and noted it’s thanks to those who spoke at the event. The Commission noted that, as the National Human Rights Institution and National Equality Body, it may have a role to play in the new domestic oversight framework for AI to be established further to the EU AI Act and Council of Europe Framework Convention. The Commission will engage further with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment about its role in this regard. The Commission agreed it would be useful to have a briefing document on AI for discussion at a future meeting, given the range of themes and issues to be considered in this evolving area. The document should include consideration of any implications that the new EU Standards for Equality Bodies may have in respect of these matters when they come into force. Barry Price left the meeting.
- Received 3 March 2025Decided 14 March 2025RefusedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
under FOIA request please disclose the monetary assistance from EU, purpose of usage for the last year of 2024
- Received 25 February 2019Decided 12 March 2025WithdrawnIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
- All meeting minutes, reports, internal communications, and correspondence related to the Commission’s involvement in discussions about the redress scheme. - Any assessments or research conducted by the Commission regarding the human rights impact of excluding certain survivors. - Any documents that discuss whether the Commission recommended or opposed the exclusion of survivors based on time spent in institutions or changes in institutional designation. - The names or credentials of any child trauma or institutional abuse experts consulted in the process. - Any communications between the Commission and government departments regarding the payment scheme
- Received 31 January 2025Decided 19 February 2025GrantedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
- a copy of the summary and the research referred to in the attached image (Apr '24 board meeting minutes)
- Received 25 September 2011Decided 25 October 2024RefusedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
Refined FOI request: I am seeking access to any records, guidelines, policy papers, or legal analysis held by IHREC concerning the protection of human rights for persons with mental health and psychiatric conditions, particularly in relation to housing, emergency accommodation, and social supports.
- Received 28 June 2024Decided 26 July 2024Part-GrantedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
I am seeking a copy of the draft paper ‘Gender Identity in Irish Equality Law’ which was circulated and also referred to in Minutes 62nd Ordinary Commission Meeting (26/01/2023) in point 6.1 Gender Identity please. The IHREC website shows gender under the 'Protected Grounds' as being (male, female, transgender and non- binary) however the page on the website listing the 9 protected grounds under the Equality Act doesn’t list transgender or nonbinary as protected grounds.
- Received 31 May 2024Decided 1 July 2024Part-GrantedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
-a copy of any complaints, representations, or other such external correspondence received by the IHREC with regard to its decision to take a case against the state over its failure to provide accommodation to applicants for international protection.
- Received 29 May 2024Decided 18 June 2024GrantedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
Seo iad na taifid atá iarraidh agam ná: An meid airgead a caitheadh ar earraí, ar sheirbhísí, ar bia nó ar eile ó na comhlachtaí seo a leanas: AXA Insurance, Puma, Carrefour, Caltex, Siemens, Hewlett Packard, Chevron, RE/MAX, Texaco, AHAVA, sodastream, McDonalds, Domino's, Burger King, Papa John's, Wix. In accordance with Section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act, I request access to non-personal records. The records I am requesting are: The amount of money spent on goods, services, food or otherwise from the following companies: AXA Insurance, Puma, Carrefour, Caltex, Siemens, Hewlett Packard, Chevron, RE/MAX, Texaco, AHAVA, sodastream, McDonalds, Domino's, Burger King, Papa John's, Wix.
- Received 3 April 2024Decided 1 May 2024Part-GrantedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
-copies of all correspondence between the IHREC and the Department of Children and Equality with regard to the shortage of accommodation for international protection applicants and/or refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. This request to cover the period 1 November 2023 to date.
- Received 25 September 2025Decided 25 October 2023GrantedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
“Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am writing to formally request access to records concerning planned Information and Communication Technology (ICT) procurements for the current financial year (2025/26). As part of our organisation’s interest in understanding upcoming ICT procurement initiatives, I kindly request access to the following information: 1. Details of the ICT budget and planned ICT projects or initiatives for the current financial year (2025/26). 2. Documentation outlining planned ICT procurements for FY 2025/26, including (but not limited to) hardware, software, ICT maintenance agreements, and related services. Transparency and accountability in public expenditure are paramount to us. We kindly ask for as much information as possible regarding these points. Should any part of the information be exempt from disclosure, please specify the relevant exemptions and the reasons for their application.”
- Received 4 January 2023Decided 26 January 2023RefusedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of all correspondence between the IHREC and the following local authorities with regard to the preparation of equality action plans on the provision of accommodation and services to Travellers: South Dublin; Limerick City and County; Tipperary; Donegal; Mayo; Cork City; and Wicklow. This request to cover the period 1 Sept 2022 to date.
- Received 25 July 2021Decided 25 August 2022RefusedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
access to the records expanding Legal Aid in Ireland to labour disputes and worker rights. Additional Context received: 1) Irish Legal Aid Board says on their website: We can provide advice only and some assistance in relation to employment matters. However it is important to note that we cannot provide representation in relation to internal disciplinary or external workplace relations hearings. 2) 19 March 2025 Head of Legal, Michael o’Neil: "…appeal to the Labour Court and challenge the Workplace Relations Commission decision, it would not be appropriate for the Commission to grant assistance in a case where it could not represent [] for the whole appeal. Considering this, you may apply for legal advice and representation from the Legal Aid Board. 4) 7 July 2025 (file name on ohscr.org website CEDAW_C_IRL_CO_8_63688_E.docx 2 UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women mentions legal aid in Ireland in their concluding observations on the eighth periodic report of Ireland: The Committee remains to be deeply concerned about systemic barriers for women to
- Received 25 September 2019Decided 25 October 2017GrantedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
“1. The total number of companies reported to the Irish Human Rights and Equalities Commission for failing to comply with gender pay gap reporting obligations through whistleblower (protected disclosure) reports
- Received 25 September 2011Decided 25 October 2009RefusedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
“Under the FOI Act 2014, I request copies of the following, covering the period 1 Jan 2021– present, insofar as they are held by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in its role as National Rapporteur on Trafficking: 1. The raw or aggregated datasets received from An Garda Síochána, Department of Justice, or other agencies that underpin IHREC’s annual reports on human trafficking (with particular reference to cases of sexual exploitation). 2. Any data dictionaries, coding manuals, or methodology notes explaining how cases are categorised (e.g. sexual exploitation vs. labour exploitation, domestic vs. cross-border). 3. Any trend tables prepared internally for briefing Commissioners or the Oireachtas (e.g. breakdown by gender, nationality, age group, county). Please supply in electronic format where available, with personal data redacted if necessary.”
- Received 25 August 2020Decided 25 September 2005RefusedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
“Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: Any records relating to the increase in people from Jordan claiming Asylum in Ireland from March to September 2024. Any records relating to the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme and how that might have impacted the increase in people from Jordan claiming Asylum. Any records relating to the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme when Jordan was removed from that scheme in September 2024.”
- Received 25 August 2006Decided 25 September 2003GrantedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records: • A copy of the most up-to-date version of the risk register for the organisation; • A copy of the last three internal audits carried out within the organisation; • A copy of the last three audits of the organisation carried out by external auditors at the request of the organisation, a parent State body or any other arm of the Government or State [excluding Annual Report and Financial Statements]; • A copy of the last three audits carried out by the organisation of any groups or other entities sitting below it, supported by it or funded by it; • A copy of the minutes of the last five audit and risk committee (ARC) meetings
- Received 25 August 2013Decided 25 September 1930GrantedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
1-Records showing funding provided or received by IHREC for activities related to migration, asylum, or international protection in that period, including details of the funding source(s), amounts, and recipient(s).
- Received —Decided —Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
access justice 17 (a) Systemic barriers: restrictive civil legal aid.., 17 (b) Additional barriers: intersecting forms of discrimination, lack of accessibility measures and procedural accommodations, lack of culturally appropriate services; 17 (c) Gaps in ensuring women's access to legal representation in all relevant areas of law, including labour discrimination The Committee recommends to: 18 (c) Expand access to legal aid and legal representation for women in all areas of law where discrimination occurs, including labour disputes, welfare benefits and other civil matters, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent women from accessing justice; 5) 21 July 2025 IHREC Director Ms. Deirdre Molony 's view " it is open to [] to apply for legal advice and representation from the Legal Aid Board [in employment matters]". Based on above public records and IHREC documentation, if the required records exist they have been created in July 2025.”
- Received —Decided —Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
7. Any overall document which keeps a central record within the IHREC organisation of the total legal costs incurred and expected to be incurred in relation to these cases.
- Received 25 August 2013Decided —PausedIrish Human Rights and Equality Commission
1. Copies of all submissions, reports, or briefing notes prepared by IHREC between 1 August 2022 and 31 July 2025 where the primary subject was migration, asylum, or international protection policy. 2. Copies of correspondence (including emails and letters) between IHREC and: The Department of Justice o The Department of Foreign Affairs o The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth o Any non-governmental organisations or advocacy groups o where migration, asylum, or international protection was the primary subject, in the same date range.
- Received —Decided —Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
2. The total number of companies reported to the Irish Human Rights and Equalities Commission for failing to comply with gender pay gap reporting obligations through cases considered by the IHREC 3. The total number of companies reported to the Irish Human Rights and Equalities Commission for failing to comply with gender pay gap reporting obligations through cases brought by the IHREC”