Gardaí need adequate tools and training. But Ireland must learn from international evidence about when Tasers add to safety and when they reduce it

The language of our media is worth watching right now - Describing Catherine Connolly as an ‘anti-government candidate’ misrepresents her role and the nature of Ireland’s parliamentary democracy.

Research from the EU think tank also found that in Ireland, “significant” mental health issues exist – largely due to economic and housing pressures.

Governments should not lose sight of their human rights obligations when negotiating deals to transfer asylum, return and border control functions to other countries, the Council of Europe’s human rights commissioner has warned.

We are asking Irish civil society organisations to: Add your name to the open letter to all TDs and Senators (below) calling for Ireland to join the Hague Group before the deadline. Share this call wi...

The people who are immune from a crisis have the best ability to effect change — it's not enough to be non-racist, you must be actively anti-racist

Festival organisers sought compliance with controversial definition of antisemitism that includes criticism of Israel

This research, commissioned by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU),  investigates the prevalence and nature of workplace racism and the responses of trade unions across Ireland.

This is an introductory module, aimed at people who are relatively new to working with people of refugee background.

Providing bespoke research and training solutions for an evidence-led approach to equality

Providing bespoke research and training solutions for an evidence-led approach to equality

Minister for Integration Colm Brophy hopes incoming Garda Commissioner will prioritize racism attacks, but denies that a crackdown on immigration was emboldening people who might attack migrants. http...

In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.

Jones has lost control of his media empire to a newly-appointed receiver who will sell it off to pay the Sandy Hook Elementary School families who sued Jones for defamation after the 2012 shootings.

Snapshot of internal police investigations show apparent imbalance

This week, the talk has been about empowering the state. This is the Gist.

Forcing companies to create access pathways would insert vulnerabilities that could be exploited

Providing bespoke research and training solutions for an evidence-led approach to equality

The Minister of State for Migration has called for a stronger policing response, in the wake of a series of attacks on members of the Indian community.

Providing bespoke research and training solutions for an evidence-led approach to equality

People from ethnic minority groups say an increase in protests against immigration and asylum seeker accommodation, and experiences of racism, has left them feeling afraid in Ireland.