It also strengthens the law in important ways to help tackle discrimination and inequality. The equality act 2010 replaces the existing antidiscrimination laws with a single act. The equality miscellaneous provisions act 2015 has inserted a tenth ground in the provision of accommodation only. Exemption from income tax in respect of certain payments made under employment law part 070127 this document should be read in conjunction with section 192a taxes consolidation act 1997. Es 2000 01 and es 2000 02 date of issue 16 march 2001. An act to prohibit certain kinds of discrimination, to promote equality of opportunity between persons of different status, to establish an equal opportunity commission and an equal opportunity tribunal and for matters connected therewith. Incluson of students with special educational needs post.
The equality act 2010 replaces the existing anti gov. The original freedom of information act, 1997 was amended in 2003 to restrict the information shared and to increase the charges on members of the press and public in. Do you want to know more about the legal framework. The act allows information on a persons sexual orientation or their civil status i. It has recently been amended by the equality act 2004.
Carers leave act 2001 childrens act 2002 companies amendment act 1999 company law enforcement act. Schools and the equal status act file format pdf 221kb. It includes specific provisions in relation to registered clubs. The equal status act 2000 provides protection against direct and indirect discrimination outside of employment on the same nine grounds. Chapter 2 wholeschool planning and organisation 37.
The new statutory provisions included in this edition are. Equal status act, 2000 equality act, 2004 equal status amendment act 2012 equality miscellaneous provisions act 2015. It simpliies the law, removing inconsistencies and making it easier for people to understand and comply with it. Schools and the equal status act file format pdf 700kb. Inclusion of students with special educational needs. Discrimination on grounds of religion has been present in irish law for some time, originally as part of our constitution and now as part of recently implemented equality legislation applying to both the workplace pursuant to the employment equality act 1998 and to the provision of goods and services pursuant to the equal status act 2000. Equal status act 2000 carers leave act 2001 protection of employees parttime work act 2001 protection of employees fixedterm work act 2003 national minimum wage act 2000. What adult learners with dyslexia can tell us about the. You can also search directly for this bill within the debates section. All services that are generally available to the public are covered by this legislation including facilities for refreshment and entertainment, credit facilities and transport services. Irish human rights and equality commission act 2014. The equal status act 2000 and the equality act 2004 are referred to together as the equal status acts 2000 to 2004.
Equal status acts 2000 to 2004 the equal status acts 2000 to 2004 1 this booklet sets out the main elements of the equal status act, 2000. They are known together as the equal status acts 2000 to 2004. Access handbook template national disability authority. Their main aim is to promote equality by forbidding discrimination in employment, vocational training, advertising, collective agreements and the provision of goods and services. Equal status act 2000 2015 prohibits discrimination under nine headings. The applicant 1 is an independent contractor, eligible selfemployed individual, or sole proprietor or 2 employs no more than the greater of 500 or employees or, if applicable, the size standard in number of employees established by the sba in. The equal status acts 20002018 the acts prohibit discrimination in the provision of goods and services, accommodation and education. Legislation online law reform commission, ireland pdf of act as revised to s. The equal status act 2000 was recently amended by the equality act 2004. He has no recollection of anyone referring to the equal status act, discrimination or equality legislation 8 matters for consideration 8. The equal status act 2000 a brief guide for students with disabilities. Given the title of the act, how can the equal status act provide protection to students with disabilities studying in higher education institutions. To make a complaint under the equal status acts 20002015 you must first notify the person or organisation you are making the complaint against within 2 months of the last act of discrimination.
Equal status act 2000 act 8 of 2000 equal status bill 1999 bill 19 of 1999 share this page. The strategy builds on existing policy and legislation including the employment equality act 1998, the equal status act 2000, the equality act 2004, the education for persons with special educational needs act 2004 and on the policy of mainstreaming services. The equal status act prohibits discrimination at an educational establishment at section. Number 8 of 2000 equal status act, 2000 arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. The equal status acts 20002015, which prohibit discrimination outside the workplace, in particular in the provision of goods and services. Under the act, anyone selling goods or providing services must do all that is reasonable to accommodate the. If children are using the word gay in a negative fashion it is better not to ignore it in. List of laws and reports on lgbt rights in the republic of. Guide to the disability act 2005 department of justice. Disposal of premises and provision of accommodation. The equal status act 2000 and the equality act 2004 seek to implement the eu.
Part 070127 exemption from income tax in respect of. Disputes about equality and discrimination citizens information. The disability act is a key element of the national disability strategy. The equal status acts 20002015 the acts prohibit discrimination in the provision of goods and services, accommodation and education. Equal status act 2000 case adj1797 related to a complaint that the complainant had been discriminated on the race ground stating that upon leaving x nightclub he was verbally abused by staff or agents with specific reference to his skin colour including being called an inappropriate name which is set out in the decision. The equal status act 2000 promotes equality of opportunity and prohibits discrimination in the provision of goods and services,accommodation and educational establishments. Page 3 of 10 guidance and the support tools can be accessed at. Paycheck protection program borrower application form. Incorporates all relevant constitutional changes, new statutory provisions and the latest judicial pronouncements. All adult learners, regardless of the programme they are enrolled on, have the same legal rights. The provisions of the equal status acts 20002008 in relation to the ground of. The acts oblige those who manage schools to protect students and staff from discrimination or sexual harassment. Equal status act 2000 equality officer decision decs2001. Legislation and public policy centre for excellence in.
Also, key national plans such as the programme for prosperity and fairness 2000, and sustaining progress 2003 have promoted accessibility. This legislation prohibits discrimination in employment, including the employment of teachers, and in the provision of goods. Equal status acts ihrec irish human rights and equality. They cover the nine grounds of gender, marital status, family status, age disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, and membership of the traveller community.
National disability authority act pdf file 81kb 1998. The equal status acts 2000 and 2004 provide protection against discrimination on nine grounds, one of which is sexual orientation. Education for persons with special educational needs act 2004 epsen act. Equal status act, 2000, section 7 irish statute book. Equal status act 2000 section 15 2 action taken in good faith by or on behalf of the holder of a licence or other authorisation which permits the sale of intoxicating liquor, for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with the provisions of the licensing acts, 1833 to 1999, shall not constitute discrimination.
Aid, relief, and economic security act cares act the paycheck protection program rule. This revised act is an administrative consolidation of the equal status act 2000. Where appropriate, earlier supreme court and high court decisions have been replaced by more recent decisions. Schedule amendmentofemploymentequalityact,1998 actsreferredto antidiscriminationpay act,1974 1974,no. Equality authority is an independent body set up under the employment equality act 1998 and established in 1999. The employment equality act 1998 and the amending piece of legislation are referred to together as the employment equality acts 2000 and 2004. Act to promote equality and prohibit types of discrimination, harassment and related behaviour in connection with the provision of services. Prohibits various types of discrimination, harassment and related behaviour in connection with the provision of services. The education act states that schools should promote the moral, spiritual, social and personal development of pupils and provide health education for them, in consultation with their parents, having regard to the characteristic spirit of the school education act, 1998, section 9d.