Sinéad Gibney @sineadgibney Twitter profile

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Sinéad Gibney

1 month

Their MEPs would vote to re-elect von der Leyen, they won’t support the Occupied Territories Bill at their Ard Fheis. Don’t vote Fine Gael come June, a new leader doesn’t change who they are.

Christina Finn

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Fine Gael Ard Fheis votes down motion to enact the Occupied Territories bill. A number of speakers said they were surprised such a motion even made it on the agenda today.

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 years

I gave up alcohol 10 years ago today. I was a fun drinker and had a good life, but drink dominated and since I left it behind, so much in my life has flourished. I believe that I am where I am today, professionally and personally, because I made this choice. Happy new year all ❤️

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Sinéad Gibney

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4 years

I'm thrilled to share the news that I've been recommended for appointment to the role of Chief Commissioner of @_IHREC . I want to say a massive thanks to all who helped and encouraged me to put myself forward. I'm so excited to take on this new challenge. #hailtothechief

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@DeptJusticeIRL

4 years

Statement by the Minister for Justice and Equality, @CharlieFlanagan , on the appointment process for Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. Read more here

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

3 years

A landmark ruling today from the high court that people seeking asylum are lawfully resident in the state and therefore eligible for a driving licence. It's so important that such barriers are removed for those trying to build a life for themselves here.

High Court Rules that Asylum Seekers’ ‘Normal residence’ is in Ireland

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is Ireland’s national human rights and Equality institution. We are an independent public body that accounts directly to the Oireachtas.

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 months

My beautiful, loving, kind, fun, smart Dad died on Friday. We'll be celebrating his life on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thanks for the all the incredible support and love coming our way❤️

Death Notice of Michael (Mick) Joseph Gibney (Dublin) | rip.ie

The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Joseph Gibney of Dublin Ireland, on 23/02/2024. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

3 years

Happy #IWD2021 - let's all #ChooseToChallenge our privilege and ensure that the gender equality we work towards is an inclusive one which brings all women together - trans women, Traveller women, women of colour, women with disabilities, women of all classes, migrant women 💜🤍💚

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 years

We need to stop a two-tier system emerging for reception of people seeking refuge here from identical situations of war and conflict. "We are much more likely to settle in any community if...we are ultimately facilitated to effect our own integration."

We welcome refugees from Ukraine, but why is there less sympathy for those coming from elsewhere?

Europe taking in Ukrainians fleeing war contrasts with the treatment of people from Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

3 years

We @_IHREC can confirm that Bank of Ireland will now accept state-issued documents to allow those in the international protection system to open bank accounts. We call on all other high street banks to follow suit -

Access to Bank Accounts Confirmed for Asylum Seekers

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is Ireland’s national human rights and Equality institution. We are an independent public body that accounts directly to the Oireachtas.

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 years

I'm in the @businessposthq today, commenting on trans rights and calling for a discussion that prioritises trans voices, alongside reporting from @sanzscript who spoke to legal academics and practitioners about the equality law implications of the recent decision by the IRFU.

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@sineadgibney

1 year

I spoke at length with Cormac Ó hEadhra on @drivetimerte about the international protection system. I emphasised that there are real people behind each of the numbers, and that @_IHREC is clear that Ireland is now in breach of its international obligations

55 asylum-seekers now sleeping rough

Sinead Gibney, Chief Commissioner, The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

6 years

My piece today in the @sundaybusiness post about misogyny in pornography. I really think we need to ask ourselves why porn carries such a strong message of misogyny, and what impact it has on us.

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

3 years

Today, @_IHREC launches our equality reviews of local authorities in their provision of Traveller accommodation. We hope it will contribute to long overdue changes in how accommodation is provided for Travellers. My thoughts in the @irishexaminer today...

Time to tackle council underspend on Traveller accommodation

Sinéad Gibney of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission wants their practical recommendations published today to empower local authorities to address identified gaps, failures, and inadequa...

www.irishexaminer.com

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

6 years

I'm taking the plunge! Come along to help me launch my general election campaign next Wednesday, May 30th, in Blackrock.

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

1 month

Trans rights are human rights. Listen to trans people, prioritise their needs.

Sinéad Gibney: We can allow division to take hold, or we can listen with respect to trans voices

We need a mature, respectful and balanced discussion on the rights of trans people – one in which their needs are prioritised

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 months

Absolutely buzzing tonight to be selected as the @SocDems MEP candidate for Dublin. Thank you, Dublin SocDemmers for your confidence in me. Find out how you can support my campaign at Here's where the real work begins 💜💜

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

5 years

Well, that was insane. I didn't make the cut but I went from a meh start to a great finish, going out on the last round after sitting in sixth for a couple rounds. We've learned so much, I'm SO proud of my team and my party and I'm so up for the next election. Bring it. #LE19 💜

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 years

An important acknowledgement today in the High Court that the rights of mother-and-baby home survivors were breached. We @_IHREC acted as amicus curiae in this case.

State admits rights of home survivors were breached

The State has admitted in the High Court that the rights of survivors of mother-and-baby homes were breached when they were not given a draft copy of the report of the Commission of Investigation...

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 months

Listening to @morningireland . It is estimated up to 24,000 survivors could be excluded from the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme. The Government must immediately amend the Scheme so that it removes arbitrary barriers and fully deals with the issue of family separation

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

6 years

My piece on Article 41 in @thejournal_ie today. If we're going to have a referendum on 41.2, the role of women in the home, let's make sure we extend the discussion to 41.3, where the family is defined as being founded on the institution of marriage.

TheJournal.ie

@thejournal_ie

6 years

Our home is not a family home in the eyes of the law. And this is true of any family which does not have a married couple within it, writes Sinéad Gibney

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@sineadgibney

2 months

I married this hero two years ago today, and now he's got the top job. Happy anniversary, gorgeous 💖

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

3 years

Culturally appropriate accommodation is essential to the Traveller way of life @_IHREC has published equality reviews of each local authority on their Traveller accommodation practices Location specific recommendations can help bring about crucial change

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

5 years

Happy #singleparentsday . I look forward to when we truly celebrate the contribution made by those of us who parent alone instead of describing single parenting as a problem to be solved. Society is a diverse array of family shapes and sizes who all deserved to thrive equally.

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 years

21 today, my pride and joy ❤️

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 years

Irish equality legislation is being reviewed in 2022 and it will be an important opportunity to address many shortcomings in our law. We @_IHREC will be working hard to ensure that this opportunity is fully taken. Read my opinion in today's @IrishTimes

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

29 days

#TransRightsAreHumanRights

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 years

Celebrating #IWD with Lord Mayor @AlisonGilliland and a wonderful group of women 💜🤍💚

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

5 years

As of this week, I'm officially the @SocDems local election candidate for the Blackrock Ward. Thanks to my colleagues in @SocDemsDL , I'm excited to represent the people of my home neighbourhood at @dlrcc . #Blackrock

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

9 months

I spoke to Cormac on @drivetimerte earlier about how we need to reposition our attitudes to care, as a State and as a society, and our recommendation that the State prioritise de-privatisation of care and build towards a model of care as a public good.

Should we de-privatise nursing homes?

Sinead Gibney, Chief commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

4 years

I’m running for General Election because I want better for Ireland. I've worked hard to gather skills and experience that will capably serve the people of Dún Laoghaire, my home turf. Please show your support by canvassing / donating / voting. Thank you💜💜

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@sineadgibney

2 months

I've Come Out for Europe and signed my pledge to defend and advance the human rights of LGBTI people, as a candidate for the #EUelections2024 . #ComeOut4EU Let's make the defence of LGBTI rights in Europe be heard!

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@sineadgibney

6 years

At the tender age of eleven, Lucille already has two referenda under her belt and also led a campaign in her school to introduce a gender neutral uniform policy. We're pretty chuffed she's chosen @SocDemsDL as her political home. #youngblood #inspiring #girlboss

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

5 years

My wonderful cousin, @Desbishop , said some lovely things about me on @GiftGrubMario 's Sunday Roast today when asked to name his hero. Feeling the feelz, thanks cuz. 😊💜

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

4 years

I'm hosting a panel this Friday at 10am as part of the #Covid19 Crisis Response organised by @stephenkinsella and colleagues. Me @NickHenderson16 @SenLynnRuane and @NicsDon will be discussing how Covid has further isolated our most marginalised communities

Human Rights

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

3 years

Some really strong recommendations from the @CitizAssembly on childcare, quotas, care and family. On a personal level, I'm delighted to see that the constitutional recommendations cover not only 41.2 but also 41.3, which currently limits the family to one founded on marriage 👊👩‍👧

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

1 year

Today's @Independent_ie : we need to change how we think about care in Ireland and start valuing more the unpaid and underpaid care, largely carried out by women, if we want to reach gender equality. Our @_IHREC campaign starts tomorrow #CareAboutEquality

Care is not just a ‘women’s issue’, we all need to recognise and reward this crucial work

The Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality has urged the nation to make a decision about care; a decision that will hopefully update our constitution to ref...

www.independent.ie

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 years

We @_IHREC have worked very hard to break down this administrative barrier, as have many NGOs. It was an unnecessary State-made obstacle to intl. protection applicants realising the #RightToWork , another hard fought battle in itself, and it's a game changer for many living in DP.

Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

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Finally! “Intl protection applicants can now use their temporary residence certificates as proof of normal residence in Ireland when applying for a driving licence or learner permit” Applications via NDLS appointment or online on …

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 months

It's #SingleParentsDay today, 21 March so I'd like to celebrate my family, and all those like us. Being a lone parent brings challenges but also many joys, and meaningful inclusion is about celebrating the many different ways in which families are comprised in Irish society. 1/3

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

3 years

To mark #InternationalHumanRightsDay @_IHREC has published poll results showing overwhelming support for human rights in Ireland. I spoke on @NewstalkFM earlier about the findings relating to the right to housing and support for constitutional recognition

International Human Rights Day | Newstalk

To mark International Human Rights Day, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has publis...

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

3 years

I'm very proud of our team in @_IHREC who, along with the community and advocates of people in the international protection system, have worked hard to get to this point - where the rights of asylum seekers to open a basic bank account can be realised.

Commission Welcomes Bank Account Access for Asylum Seekers from All High-Street Banks

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is Ireland’s national human rights and Equality institution. We are an independent public body that accounts directly to the Oireachtas.

www.ihrec.ie

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

3 years

This morning I spoke to @BBCTwo about our work on challenging racism in Ireland. @_IHREC #AllAgainstRacism

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 months

Thanks to @IrishTimes for a lovely obituary of Dad in yesterday's paper ❤️

The Irish Times

@IrishTimes

2 months

Michael Gibney obituary: Prominent food scientist was a ‘colossus in nutrition’ and an ‘original thinker’

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

5 years

"Catholic medical ethics have no place in publicly funded hospitals" - Ailbhe Smyth on NMH ownership. Get yourselves out this Saturday at 2pm at the Spire to show support for public ownership of the National Maternity Hospital. @ailbhes @DunL4Choice

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

4 years

Single parents have been having a tough time during this lockdown. It can be an isolating experience at the best of times and sadly there had been increased discrimination directed towards us. Reach out to anyone in your life parenting alone and tell them that #singleparentsrock

One Family

@1familyireland

4 years

Today we want to celebrate the amazing work people parenting alone & sharing parenting are doing in many different circumstances. To us and your child you rock! Stay positive & if you know someone parenting or sharing parenting on their own reach out say hello #SingleParentsRock

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@sineadgibney

5 years

Don't give in to the stereotypes, we're all in this together. My commentary this week in the @sundaybusiness post on some of the challenges facing our civil service. #socialdemocracy @SocDems @SocDemsDL

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

6 years

Thank you to everyone who came out to help me launch my political career tonight. I had a great evening, surrounded by a wonderful group of supporters, and joined this week by two wonderful brand new fellow candidates in @CarlyBee25 and @sarahdurcan . #socdems #letsdothis #allmn á

Social Democrats

@SocDems

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Our newly minted GE candidate for Dun Laoghaire @sineadgibney - fresh off the Yes to Repeal campaign trail - says she’s driven by values of social democracy and happy to join a party which speaks her language! #socdems #RepealedThe8th

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

1 year

I'll be speaking to Audrey Carville on @morningireland at around 7.15 about the #UNCRC examination of Ireland currently underway here in Geneva. As Ireland's A-rated National Human Rights Institution, we @_IHREC play a formal role in helping the UN to effectively examine Ireland.

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@sineadgibney

4 years

Celebrating #SingleParentsDay chatting to this legend over in Turin. She's proving to be quite the stoic throughout her lockdown. Parenting alone can be isolating at the best of times. My heart goes out to all the single parents juggling kids and work during this difficult time.

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

4 years

I’m withdrawing my candidacy as I’m no longer in a position to contest the General Election. I’ve had an incredible experience working with the @SocDems over the last two years.

New candidate for Dún Laoghaire

The Social Democrats have confirmed a change of candidate in the Dún Laoghaire constituency for the upcoming general election. Sinead Gibney, the previously-selected candidate, has withdrawn from the...

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 years

Our @_IHREC submission to the UN #CRC is out today, with recommendations on children's rights issues: ✅action plans on bullying ✅disaggregated equality data ✅schools admissions policies and legislation ✅training and wording in hate crime legislation

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

1 month

Another storm, another weekend of bussing homeless asylum seekers out of a city encampment to a marginally better solution a little further away. This, and other failures of the government's decades long omnishambles response to international protection, is a political...1/4

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

1 year

My review of @katrionaos book, Poor, is in the @businessposthq today. This is a brilliant read, crucial in our discourse about poverty, how it impacts those born into it, and how hard it is to break free from. Pick up a copy of Poor in your local bookshop:

Book review: Poor is no rags to riches fairytale

Academic Katriona O’Sullivan escaped a life of chaos, stigma and abuse, and her story presents a rare chance to read a personal account of the issue

www.businesspost.ie

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

4 years

Over the last while, I've done a lot of trainings on how to communicate well in meetings. I also have a lot of experience of remote and VC working. So I've combined this to create some top tips for running remote meetings for those who are new to it. Enjoy.

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@sineadgibney

2 years

Helping the gender balance at Áras

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@sineadgibney

4 years

The latest @_IHREC awareness campaign is now live, along with fresh resources to help you address #discrimination - such as that experienced by lone parents finding accommodation

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@sineadgibney

6 years

Looking forward to representing @SocDems on the @LatedebateRTE at 10pm tonight to discuss why anyone in their right mind would enter politics. #surelookit #nervousexcitement @SocDemsDL

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

15 days

It's all getting very real! I submitted papers today to the Dublin County Returning Officer, nominating me as a candidate in the #EuropeanElections2024 All Dubliners will be able to vote on 7 June to send a strong @SocDems voice to Europe.

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

1 year

Great to be back at @ucddublin to talk to @UCDSocialPWJ and @gender_ucd students and graduates about a career in social justice. @AislingSwaine

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@sineadgibney

5 years

These two; campaign managers past and present (but you're never really 'past', Peter) helped me to make it official today. I am on the ballot paper for May 24th, and you two are hecking heroes, thank you for everything, you're a joy to work with @Ellenkcee @PeterTanham 🙏🏻💜😊 #le19

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

1 year

We @_IHREC have upcoming vacancies for membership of the Commission - applications are now live on the @stateboards website and open until 02/02/23. It's a demanding but rewarding role guiding our work to promote and protect human rights and equality:

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@sineadgibney

3 years

Bewdiful 🧡

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@sineadgibney

28 days

I read Equality Theory so you don’t have to …

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@sineadgibney

2 months

Many thanks to Liam Collins and the @TheSundayIndo for today's obituary for Dad ❤️ @Independent_ie

Obituary: Professor Mick Gibney, Ireland’s foremost expert on nutrition who was happy to challenge...

Despite his many achievements, Professor Michael Gibney requested that there be no eulogy at his funeral and that he be borne into the church by six men an...

www.independent.ie

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@sineadgibney

1 year

We need to start protecting economic and social rights in the same way we do civil and political rights. This is a crucial step in bridging the economic equality gap in Irish society, reducing poverty and balancing the State's responsibility to its people.

Economic and social rights ‘should be enshrined in our Constitution’

When people cannot access these rights, their ability to participate in civic and political life is curtailed

www.irishtimes.com

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@sineadgibney

3 years

The #DecentWork report shows how young people, people with disabilities, Travellers and non EU migrants are at much higher risk of precarious work, which is closely linked to poverty and deprivation. @_IHREC @ESRIDublin

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@sineadgibney

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A message to Taoiseach Simon Harris on implementing findings of the abortion review. We voted, as a people, to make healthcare available at home yet people are still forced to travel, criminalised and doctors’ hands are still being tied. Tuning in to ‘RTÉ Investigates’ tonight.

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@sineadgibney

2 years

Children and young people have a “clear desire for social justice and equality for one another." Important @_IHREC funded @ChildRightsIRL report launching later today, great to see the voices of young people so central to #VoiceRightsAction

Young people call for voting age to be reduced to 16

Children’s Rights Alliance report recommends that schools should provide mandatory and comprehensive education on children’s rights

www.irishexaminer.com

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@sineadgibney

3 years

I spoke on @drivetimerte this evening to discuss the @_IHREC recommendations in our submission to the Anti-Racism Committee. This is a key opportunity for the State to embed a culture of anti-racism in our institutions and public services.

Are Irish schools and policing institutionally racist?

Sinéad Gibney, IHREC Chief Commissioner, tells us if Irish schools and policing institutionally racist?

www.rte.ie

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@sineadgibney

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I debated last night @DCU_SoC Spring Series in favour of Ireland adopting effective hate speech legislation. There's a lot of hysteria online about how this legislation will 'silence' us and have a chilling effect on public discourse. This is not true. Hate speech law is... 1/3

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Great to hear @FocusIreland on @morningireland talking about a new campaign to assist those experiencing homelessness with voting. These upcoming elections are an opportunity to address the biggest issues in Ireland, and there are none bigger than housing and homelessness.

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@sineadgibney

4 years

It's been such a joy to see the celebration of #TravellerPride all week. I'm proud to be a Mincéir ally ❤️ #DiversityWithin #MinceirPride #TravellerPrideWeek

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At yesterday's @ucd_polsoc hustings, I declared that I would not, as an MEP, support a second term for Ursula von der Leyen. This is based on her response to the conflict in Gaza. The European Union is a union of peace and must be resolute in its response to Israel's war crimes.

TheJournal.ie

@thejournal_ie

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Candidates running in the upcoming European elections have clashed on the issue of Ursula von der Leyen's potential re-election, as they weigh up the European Commission President's wins and pitfalls so far. Read here:

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2 years

I wear the suffragette colours on #IWD as it's important, while working towards equality, to remember the gains already made. The suffragettes always inspire me as pioneers in advancing women's rights. And that's my fella in the background doing the dishes. Proper order. 💜🤍💚

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@sineadgibney

2 years

Pick up a copy of this month's @hotpress , which continues to showcase 100 voices #AllAgainstRacism , including yours truly (I feel like I have arrived). The insights shared by artists, music peeps and even @PresidentIRL are crucial for anyone trying to understand race in Ireland.

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2 years

I enjoyed a wonderful morning hearing from a group of #RainbowRefugees who participated in research from @LGBT_ie and @IrishRefugeeCo to capture the experience of LGBTQI IP applicants and refugees. Keep an eye on @LGBT_ie for a wonderful series of videos that accompany the report

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@sineadgibney

4 years

Nearly. There.

Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

4 years

Today the Dáil is scheduled to vote on appointment of our new @_IHREC Chief Commissioner and Commission Members. The appointments process is set out in the @IHREC Act 2014, which says that both houses of the @OireachtasNews must pass a resolution recommending the appointments.

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@sineadgibney

5 years

There are no sweeter words spoken than outside a Dart station at 8am when someone refuses a leaflet because 'you have my number one' #LE19

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@sineadgibney

2 years

Marking sixteen days of activism against gender based violence with @CentreSme at the beautiful location of @IMMAIreland and calling on behalf of @_IHREC for an end to violence against women

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@sineadgibney

3 years

People in the international protection system in Ireland cannot access bank accounts despite being entitled to do so under EU law. This is an unnecessary barrier for access to work and for other vital activities, particularly during the pandemic.

Asylum seekers legally entitled to open bank accounts, IHREC says

Asylum seekers should be able to open account using residence certificate says equality commission

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

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I was interviewed by @gataveckaite for a feature in today's @Independent_ie , covering my entry into the Dublin MEP race, some of my motivations, experience and how I'm going to approach working with others.

Social Democrats MEP hopeful Sinéad Gibney talks lone parenting, AI and her ordeal with a stalker

Politics has not been plain sailing for Sinéad Gibney, the Social Democrats candidate in the European elections for Dublin – she even had a stalker turning...

www.independent.ie

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

1 month

It's truly inspiring to see union membership appetites improving in young people. Ireland is a true European outlier in not having a right to collective bargaining. Economies thrive when there are strong representative voices at the table to build sustainable workplaces.

TheJournal.ie

@thejournal_ie

1 month

Opinion: A change is coming — young people now want to unionise

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

5 years

I need your support to run a strong campaign in the local elections on May 24th. We’re a small, young party and we need help to bring about real change in Ireland. Please donate any amount by clicking on the link below. Go raibh míle maith agaibh. 🙏🏻💶💜

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2 years

"The movement of people is just simply a feature of our modern global world. We need to move away from language that describes refugees as a burden to our society and instead think about the net benefit," @_IHREC

Two-tier refugee system emerging in Ireland - IHREC

A two-tier refugee system is emerging in Ireland, according to the Chief Commissioner for Human Rights and Equality.

www.rte.ie

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

5 years

I was honoured tonight to perform a chrome of poems at the joint campaign launch of @elliekisyombe1 and @CSocdems . Two more great women to add to the @SocDems team of candidates for local elections in May.

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@sineadgibney

5 years

Here's hoping the teenage rebellion doesn't extend to a protest vote! It was wonderful to be joined by my nearest and dearest as I cast a vote for MYSELF for #LE19 this morning, and @1GaryGannon for #EP2019 and YES for #DivorceRef . A surreal and exciting experience @Markjaybe 🥰

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@sineadgibney

5 years

I'm putting these out before another doppelgänger hits #LE19 #BlackRock @SocDemsDL

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@sineadgibney

3 years

It's so exciting to be at a real life event, alongside a great bunch of speakers to celebrate the work of @AkiDwA in lifting the stigma experienced by migrant women.

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

5 years

I'm celebrating #Pride2019 by hosting the wonderful @GlitterHoleDub for a drag story time performance in @FigMellow The Mellow Fig Cafe, Blackrock, 4pm, Thursday July 4th. Traditional stories, stories to inspire, all ages welcome. With some extra special books from @ravenbooks 🌈

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@sineadgibney

5 months

Today is #IDPWD , so I spoke to @SaturdayRTE about how important it is that the State ratifies the optional protocol to #CRPD . Shout out to our incredible Disability Advisory Committee , chaired by @paveebeoir who inform all our @_IHREC work on disability

Why a €1.5m government ad on disability rights is drawing criticism

Sinéad Gibney, Chief commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission; Ciaran Cuffe, Green Party MEP for Dublin; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Michael Healy-Rae,...

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 years

Important piece from @JimClarken on why our heartwarming response to people fleeing Ukraine must be replicated for all refugees.

Europe cannot allow a two-tier system for refugees to take hold

Contrast between EU response to different refugee groups is stark and troubling

www.irishtimes.com

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

3 years

What would you do without a bank account? @_IHREC Following @bankofireland , all of Ireland’s high street banks can and should accept State-issued documents from asylum seekers & refugees to open bank accounts. #BankAccountsForAsyumSeekers More

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"Travellers number just 31,000 people...They are legally entitled to culturally appropriate housing. Like all social tenants, Travellers in social housing will pay rent for it." Today's @IrishTimes editorial on @_IHREC 's local authority equality reviews

Irish Times view on local authorities’ compliance with human rights: Traveller accommodation

If litigation is required to compel action by local authorities, IHREC should not shy from taking it

www.irishtimes.com

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 months

I love this city and I’m passionate about making it an equal city, where decent housing, decent work and a decent society is within the reach of all, not the very few. That’s why I am running for Europe, in Dublin. Find out more on #sineadforeurope

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I'm just back from speaking to @AengusCox on @morningireland about the equality action plans we've invited from seven local authorities to better identify and meet the accommodation needs and preferences of Travellers in their communities. Listen back here

Calls for improvement to Traveller accommodation accross the country

Sinéad Gibney, Chief Commissioner of IHREC, on its call on seven local authorities to improve their Traveller accommodation service.

www.rte.ie

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

5 years

Will done to @1GaryGannon on an incredible result. You should be so proud of those 30k votes. We're all bursting with pride for you in @SocDemsDL 💜

Social Democrats

@SocDems

5 years

Almost 30,000 votes for ⁦ @1GaryGannon ⁩ in EP2019. What a campaign! #Socdems #LE19

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Sinéad Gibney

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2 years

We @_IHREC have released today the results of our annual survey, including some worrying findings about attitudes towards access to justice. I spoke to @DrGavinJennings on @RTENewsAtOne earlier about the results, listen back here:

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

5 years

Thank you so so much to @1GaryGannon and the @SocDemsDubCen crew for joining myself and the @SocDemsDL legends for a Grand Canvass in Seapoint. We got a great response and had a ball hosting our buddies from the #gary4europe team, once they acclimatised to the Southside air. 💜😊

SocDemsDublinCentral

@SocDemsDubCen

5 years

And that’s a wrap! Amazing night on our Grand Canvass with @1GaryGannon and @sineadgibney ! If you would like to keep up with the #gary4europe campaign remember to sign up to our mailing list at

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 years

Our @_IHREC strategy statement 2022 - 2024, prioritising: *economic equality *justice *respect & recognition *future-proofing *Public Sector Duty We look forward to a busy three years working with our stakeholders and partners to advance human rights and equality in Ireland.

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

2 years

I'll be speaking on @drivetimerte just after 5pm about the experience of Ukrainian refugees coming to Ireland and the human rights considerations that need to be front and centre in Ireland's response to this crisis. @_IHREC

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Sinéad Gibney

@sineadgibney

5 years

If this invitation is not reinstated, I'd like to invite @GlitterHoleDub to my gaff to read stories to an exclusive group of kids from the Blackrock / Deansgrange area. #pride

Glitter HOLE

@GlitterHoleDub

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DLR Libraries have revised their statement to admit that the event was cancelled due to the volume of targeted homophobia rather than concerns over the “age appropriateness” of our event. I’m still awaiting an apology from them for the implications of their earlier statement.

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