Republic of Ireland
- The Employment Equality Act 1998, which came into operation in October 1999, repeals and replaces the Anti-Discrimination (Pay) Act 1974 and the Employment Equality Act 1977. The Act offers protection against discrimination in all areas of employment including advertising, training and access to employment and protects on the basis of.
- Gender
- Family status
- Marital status
- Age
- Disability
- Sexual orientation
- Religion
- Race
- Membership of the traveller community.
- The National Disability Authority Act (1999) mainstreamed a framework for the provision of services to people with disabilities and the establishment of an independent statutory body which advises the government on disability policy and promotes equality of opportunity for people with disabilities..
- The Equal Status Act 2000, compliments the Employment Equality Act 1998 highlighting the principle that people should not be denied access to services, facilities or amenities because of race, age, disability or membership of a traveller community – everyone should be seen as being of equal worth and entitlement.
The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform has further information on equality legislation in the Republic of Ireland. The website address
www.justice.ie
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