State & history
Which independent public body in Ireland promotes and protects human rights and equality?
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A The Central Statistics Office
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B The Revenue Commissioners
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✓ The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Your answer
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D The Courts Service
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The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) was set up in 2014. It advises on human rights and equality issues and can assist people in taking legal cases about discrimination.
Source: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014; ihrec.ie