Katherine Zappone (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Irish Human Rights Commission clearly addressed the question of how to strengthen the links between the Oireachtas and the national human rights institution. Particular opportunities to make the changes have been identified in the context of the Bill that is coming before the Houses. If the commission's representatives wish to say more in that regard, I invite them to do so.

Mr. Joyce spoke about the structural role of the commission and the issues of proper resourcing and independence. I understand that during the preparation of the Bill, the commission was told to make a business case for an appropriate budget that would ensure its independence. I assume the commission prepared such a business case. Is Mr. Joyce happy with that and can he identify any other measures in the Bill that should be changed in order to ensure independence and compliance with the Paris principles?