Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (2024) Ireland and the 6th Monitoring Cycle of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance. Dublin: IHREC.

Country

Ireland

Title

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (2024) Ireland and the 6th Monitoring Cycle of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance. Dublin: IHREC.

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Year

2024

Publication type

Research evidence/report

Geographical coverage

National

Area/location of interest

Not applicable - national level

Type of Institution

National human rights body

Institution

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC)

Thematic focus

Racism & xenophobia

Groups

General population

Key findings

"Since ECRI’s last visit in 2018, Ireland has seen a concerning rise in racism, discrimination and intolerance, unfolding both online and in communities. Recent research from the State and civil society points to the existence of intolerant attitudes towards immigrants, Travellers, Roma and transgender people, which are increasingly permeating the public domain through protests, arson attacks, and hate speech on- and offline." [...] "The growth of far-right ideology, leading to events like the Dublin riots, has been facilitated by systemic gaps in the protection against racism and intolerance in Ireland." [...] "Although racism, homophobia and other forms of overt discrimination are under-reported, data from An Garda Síochána and civil society shows that hate incidents are rising, and becoming normalised for certain communities." There were no specific details provided in relation to anti-Muslim hatred or discrimination.

Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)

The research summarises available reports from civil society, government and stakeholder consultations during the period under review (2018-2024)

Sample details and representativeness

N/A - not applicable/available

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