Professor Siobhán Mullally:

We see the purpose of the commission as an institution that will effectively promote and protect human rights and equality, which means building the necessary infrastructure to do that through a range of mechanisms, not only through enforcement and compliance functions but also through promoting human rights, raising awareness around questions of human rights and equality, addressing new and emerging issues around equality and human rights and using all the resources and functions we will have to do that effectively. In the context of the current challenges facing society, enhancing the protection and promotion of human rights and equality will be essential to ensuring we have a successful economic recovery.