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commissioner for human rights
Criminalising purchase of sex, such as in Ireland, increases risk of violence, says Council of Europe
15 Feb
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Human Rights
Ukraine a priority for newly elected Council of Europe human rights commissioner Michael O'Flaherty
27 Jan
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Strasbourg
Irishman Michael O'Flaherty elected as Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights
24 Jan
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Last year
2023
Hate speech
European speakers of parliament urge for better protections against abuse towards politicians
28 Sep 2023
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European Speakers
Ukraine's parliament speaker tells Dublin conference that Europe 'woke to its mistake' after invasion
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28 Sep 2023
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INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
Government extends suspension of visa-free travel for people with refugee status
14 Jul 2023
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whales
Taoiseach wants to 'see an end' to whaling and will raise the issue with Icelandic PM
17 May 2023
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Ukraine
Taoiseach signs 'Register of Damages' for those who have suffered from ongoing war in Ukraine
17 May 2023
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reykjavik
Zelenskyy thanks Council of Europe for 'damages register' and calls for additional fighter jets
16 May 2023
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reykjavik
Varadkar lends support to Ukraine 'damages register' and pledges new funding to Council of Europe
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16 May 2023
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Mental Health
Up to 70% of people in Irish prisons have mental health issues, says Prison Officers Association
28 Apr 2023
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THE MORNING LEAD
Defendants in criminal trials could be awarded compensation if trials are unduly delayed
9 Mar 2023
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Irish government needs to tighten up employment of special advisors, European body says
16 Feb 2023
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Human Trafficking
Council of Europe body expresses concern at low number of human trafficking prosecutions
28 Sep 2022
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Northern Ireland
Controversial Troubles Bill may not be human rights compliant, warns European commissioner
31 Aug 2022
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European Social Charter
Refusal to allow Gardaí and Defence Forces to negotiate pay or strike is breach of European Social Charter
24 Mar 2021
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Greece urged to reform immigration detention system and stop migrant pushbacks
19 Nov 2020
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Judiciary
Judicial appointments in the spotlight as Council of Europe says Ireland fails on political influence
18 Nov 2020
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Pat Finucane
Council of Europe committee presses UK government over Pat Finucane probe
4 Sep 2020
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inclusion
Irish society improving in terms of tolerance and equality, but Traveller and Roma exclusion still an issue
20 Jun 2019
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rule of law
After criticism of Poland in Irish court, Europe goes on attack over country's 'serious violations'
29 Mar 2018
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Acht na Gaeilge
The Council of Europe has told the UK to pass laws to protect the Irish language
21 Feb 2018
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Targets
Ireland is below the European average when it comes to having women in politics
17 Oct 2017
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european court judgement
Prisoner who was banned from websites had human rights breached
19 Jan 2016
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Stigma
Practice of 'normalising' intersex children at birth denounced by Europe
13 May 2015
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Decision to allow gardaí strike would raise "serious" issues for Ireland
20 Jun 2014
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minority languages
NI Assembly criticised for 'hostile climate' towards the Irish language
16 Jan 2014
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Travellers
Council of Europe report finds continuing difficulties for Irish Travellers
19 Apr 2013
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