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Commissioner for Human Rights criticises Troubles bill

Europe's leading human rights organisation has urged the UK to withdraw its controversial legacy proposals on Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland • 09 Dec 22

Woman repeatedly assaulted upon leaving prison - report

A vulnerable woman was repeatedly sexually assaulted after being released from a Belfast prison 13 times, a report has said.
Ulster • 17 Dec 18

Report critical of lack of access to healthcare

Ireland has been criticised in a Council of Europe report for failing to guarantee the right of access to healthcare.
Health • 24 Jan 18

Irish made 'huge sacrifice' for economic recovery

President Michael D Higgins has told the Council of Europe in Strasbourg that Irish citizens have made a huge sacrifice for the recovering economy.
News • 27 Jan 15

Concern over human trafficking prosecution rates

Ireland may be underestimating the number of people who are being illegally trafficked into the country, according to the first review of the State's compliance with an anti-trafficking convention.
News • 26 Sep 13

Govt to enact X Case legislation by end of July

The Government will enact legislation for the X Case by the end of July, according to a timetable provided by the Government to the Strasbourg-based Council of Europe.
News • 08 Mar 13

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