Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities Archives

July 28, 2015 No Comments admin

Human Rights violations in the Irish Education System

The Irish education system discriminates against minorities and undermines human rights. The 1995 Constitutional review Group said Article 44.2.4 of the Irish Constitution, which sanctions state funding of denominational schools, was also meant to protect the rights of minorities. The United Nations and Council of Europe have made eight Recommendations ...

March 27, 2013 No Comments Jane Donnelly

SUBMISSION BY ATHEIST IRELAND TO THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE FRAMEWORK CONVENTION FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATIONAL MINORITIES

This is Atheist Ireland's Submission to the Council of European under the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities. Section 5 deals with the Irish Education system. "5.20 Moral Education It is worth mentioning here that Article 42.3.2 of the Irish Constitution says that “The State shall, however, as ...