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How communities in Tipperary have the power to make change this World Mental Health month

Mental Health Ireland is leading an interactive campaign this October aimed at protecting and improving mental health in communities, schools and workplaces in County Tipperary and around the country. World Mental Health Month takes place this ...

28 Sept 2023 at 17:30

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Human rights of Adoptees and Mothers in Tipperary failed again – Browne

Tipperary Sinn Féin TD Martin Browne believes the Governments proposed Birth Information and Tracing Legislation is totally at odds with the express wishes of adoptees and mothers many of whom live here in Co Tipperary. Teachta Browne said: ...

17 Jan 2022 at 17:30

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UK writes to Irish government to formally register regret at legacy legal case

The UK Government has challenged Ireland to set out its own record on tackling legacy issues, as it formally registered its regret at Dublin’s decision to take legal action against its Troubles legislation. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris ...

08 Jan 2024 at 00:01

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Irish housing crisis and abortion services highlighted on new Human Rights report

The housing crises in Ireland has been highlighted in an Amnesty International report that has assessed human rights across 155 countries. Refugee's and Migrant's rights, right to privacy, worker's rights along with freedom of expression ...

24 Apr 2024 at 10:31

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UK and Irish governments ‘working intensively’ to find agreement on legacy

The UK and Irish governments are working intensively to find an agreed “landing zone” on a revised framework for dealing with the legacy of the Troubles, Ireland’s deputy premier has said. Tanaiste Simon Harris was commenting after a ...

19 May 2025 at 18:04

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MIC launches timely online M Ed in Education for Human Rights and Equality

Mary Immaculate College (MIC) is delighted to announce the launch of the new Master’s of Education in Education for Human Rights and Equality for student intake in September 2024. This innovative and timely programme, offered on a ...

10 Oct 2023 at 14:20

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Justice Department says assisted dying laws would need ‘significant’ safeguards

Any move to legislate for assisted dying would require protections and safeguards against inducement, incitement and pressure, the first public hearing of the joint committee on the matter has been told. The committee was formed ...

13 Jun 2023 at 14:02

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Ireland's Human Rights record under review by UN in Geneva today

The UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group is set to review Ireland's human rights record today in Geneva. Minister for Equality Roderic O'Gorman is set to lead the Irish delegation and ...

10 Nov 2021 at 10:53

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‘Racism in Irish society’ requires attention, human rights commissioner says

Ireland needs to do more to combat racism and discrimination against Travellers, Roma people and migrants, a human rights commissioner has said. Michael O’Flaherty, the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human ...

14 Oct 2024 at 22:59

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World is ‘breaking the bodies and minds’ of the children of Gaza – Dr Mike Ryan

An executive director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said the world is “breaking the bodies and minds” of the children of Gaza. Irishman Dr Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO health ...

03 May 2025 at 12:59

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Leo Varadkar: I am prepared to take legal action against UK over legacy laws

Ireland’s premier has made clear he is prepared to take legal action against the UK over its legacy laws. Leo Varadkar said his Government had not made a final decision on its response to the ...

29 Sept 2023 at 15:11

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UK govt's Northern Ireland legacy bill must respect victims' rights, says UN

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has said the UK Government’s Northern Ireland legacy bill must adequately ensure respect for the rights of victims, survivors and their families. ...

19 Jan 2023 at 15:24

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