Government recommends appointments to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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The Cabinet has today (4 July 2023) noted and accepted the recommendations of the Public Appointments Service (PAS) for the appointment of six candidates to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC), in line with the process laid out in Section 13 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Act 2014.
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Mr. Roderic O’Gorman who brought the recommendations to Government said:
"The candidates being approved today bring a broad range of valuable expertise and perspectives that will support IHREC’s ability in its role in the protection of human rights and equality in Ireland, and the building of a culture of respect for human rights, equality and intercultural understanding."
These recommendations, which resulted from an independent Public Appointments Service process, will now go forward for approval to the Houses of the Oireachtas and the President. The appointments process for members of the Commission is governed by Section 13(1)(b) of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014. The Act provides that members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President (a) on the advice of the government, and (b) following the passing of a resolution of each House of the Oireachtas recommending the appointment.
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is Ireland’s national human rights institution and equality body. It is an independent public body with a mandate established under the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 to protect and promote human rights and equality. Additionally, it seeks to promote the development of a culture of respect for human rights, equality and intercultural understanding in the state. Its mission is “to build a just and inclusive society that protects and promotes human rights and equality in Ireland.”
In accordance with the 2014 Act, the Public Appointments Service recently undertook a selection process for appointment six members of the Commission.
For appointment: