Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
1233. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when he plans to amend the Employment Equality Act in view of the recent United Nations Human Rights Committee recommendations (details supplied) to bar discrimination in employment in the fields of education and health. [42918/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn July 2021, I launched a public consultation process to inform a review of the Equality Acts (Equal Status Acts 2000-2018 and the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015) to examine the functioning of the Acts and their effectiveness in combatting discrimination and promoting equality.
The Review will examine the degree to which those experiencing discrimination are aware of the legislation and whether there are practical or other obstacles that preclude or deter them from taking an action. The response to the public consultation was extensive and submissions are currently being analysed by officials in the Department. The outcome of the consultation will be made public when this is complete and it is intended that some legislative proposals arising from the Review will be brought forward in 2023.
