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Section 2: Current legislative and Regulatory Framework Workers’ Rights [page 13] “Ireland is strongly committed to the protection and promotion of both domestic and migrant workers’ rights through national and international legislation, with a robust body of employment rights legislation which provides employees with a means for redress in cases where their employment rights have been…

Section 1: International Context and Domestic Consultative Process Other international initiatives [page 10] “In March 2016, the Council of Europe adopted a Recommendation to assist Member States in preventing and remedying human rights violations by business enterprises. The Recommendation elaborates on access to judicial remedy, drawing on Council of Europe expertise and legal standards and…

Foreword [page 5] “I believe that the protection of human rights and the promotion of economic growth, trade and investment should be complementary and mutually reinforcing” Section 3: Actions I. Key commitments to ensure policy coherence across government [page 17] “Ensure coherence between Ireland’s new Trading Strategy: ‘Ireland Connected: Trading and Investing in a Dynamic World’ ,…

The Irish NAP makes no direct reference to the ICT sector. Section 2: Current legislative and Regulatory Framework Data Protection [page 14] “Owing to the significant number of multinational tech companies based in Ireland, Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner has responsibility for oversight of a large amount of data and has been involved in some high profile…

Section 3: Actions II. Initial priorities for the Business and Human Rights Implementation Group [page 18] “ix. Encourage companies and NGOs funded by the State to carry out human rights due diligence as appropriate to their size, the nature and context of operations and the severity of the risk of adverse human rights impacts.” Annex 1…

Section 2: Current legislative and Regulatory Framework  Supply Chain [page 15] “The Government supports the proposal by the European Commission for an EU Council Regulation which provides for the establishment of an EU-wide system for supply chain due diligence of responsible importers of tin, tantalum and tungsten, their ores, and gold originating in conflict-affected and high-risk…

Section 1: International Context and Domestic Consultative Process Other international initiatives [page 10] “In March 2016, the Council of Europe adopted a Recommendation to assist Member States in preventing and remedying human rights violations by business enterprises. The Recommendation elaborates on access to judicial remedy, drawing on Council of Europe expertise and legal standards and puts…

Section 1: International Context and Domestic Consultative Process Other international initiatives [page 11] “The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Tripartite Declaration on Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy provides direct guidance to enterprises on social policy and inclusive, responsible and sustainable workplace practices.” Section 2: Current legislative and Regulatory Framework Anti-trafficking [page 14] “In October 2016, the Government…

Section 2: Current legislative and Regulatory Framework Equality [page 14] “The Government is committed to promoting equality in all aspects of Irish society. The statutory-based Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission works towards the elimination of discrimination and the promotion of equal opportunities. It is tasked with providing information and advice to persons who consider themselves…

The Irish NAP makes no direct reference to freedom of association.

Section 2: Current legislative and Regulatory Framework Anti-trafficking [page 14] “Combatting human trafficking is an important and fundamental part of the business and human rights agenda. The Government is committed to ensuring that people are not exploited or forced to work against their will either in Ireland or by Irish companies operating overseas. In October…

Annex 1 – List of additional and ongoing actions to be carried out across Government Trade and Investment [page 21] “19. Ensure awareness of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) performance standards among state owned companies that invest in or manage projects, outside of OECD high income countries, which exceed the euro equivalent of US$10 million.”

Section 3: Actions II. Initial priorities for the Business and Human Rights Implementation Group [page 19] “xv. Review how best to ensure remedy for potential victims overseas of human rights abuses by Irish companies, with a focus on barriers to justice, including legal, procedural or financial barriers.”

Section 2: Current legislative and Regulatory Framework Supply chain [page 15] “The Government supports the proposal by the European Commission for an EU Council Regulation which provides for the establishment of an EU-wide system for supply chain due diligence of responsible importers of tin, tantalum and tungsten, their ores, and gold originating in conflict-affected and…

The Irish NAP makes no direct reference to Export Credit.

Section 2: Current legislative and Regulatory Framework Anti-Corruption [page 13] “In recent years, United Nations and regional organisations have increasingly recognised the negative impacts of corruption on the enjoyment of human rights. Moreover, the treaty bodies and special procedures of the united Nations human rights system have regularly identified corruption as a critical factor contributing…

Annex 1 – List of additional and ongoing actions to be carried out across Government Development Cooperation to [page 21] “21. Support developing countries to improve their business and investment environment and continue to promote transparent, accountable and effective governance systems, rule of law, and equitable and inclusive economic growth, including transforming economic opportunities and…

The Irish NAP makes no direct reference to the construction sector.

Section 2: Current Legislative and Regulatory Framework Supply Chain [page 15] “The Government supports the proposal by the European Commission for an EU Council Regulation which provides for the establishment of an EU-wide system for supply chain due diligence of responsible importers of tin, tantalum and tungsten, their ores, and gold originating in conflict-affected and…

Section 1: International Context and Domestic Consultative Process Other international initiatives [page 10] “The Recommendation elaborates on access to judicial remedy, drawing on Council of Europe expertise and legal standards and puts special emphasis on the additional protection needs of … children …” Section 3: Actions – Initial priorities for the Business and Human Rights Implementation…