Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Revenue and Competitors

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is an independent public body, appointed by the President and directly accountable to the Oireachtas. The Commission has a statutory remit set out under the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act (2014) to protect and promote human rights and equality in Ireland, and build a culture of respect for human rights, equality and intercultural understanding in the State. The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is Ireland's national human rights institution and is recognised as such by the United Nations. The Commission is also Ireland's national equality body for the purpose of a range of EU anti-discrimination measures.