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 … 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 … News • 08 Mar 13