Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2016
433. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide a person (details supplied) with adequate compensation and to make available any needed psychological treatment, as per the recommendation of the United Nations Human Rights Committee; the costs associated with this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17194/16]
View answerThe United Nations Human Rights Committee published its findings on Thursday 19th of June on complaints brought by AM against the State. The Human Rights Committee found that Ireland breached its obligations under a number of Articles of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The UN Human Rights Committee is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by state parties.
We are currently studying the findings of the Committee and considering what measures should be taken. We are also consulting with the Office of the Attorney General and with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as they act as the Agent for the Government before the United Nations Human Rights Committee.
