Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 July 2024
614. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide details on how the special rapporteur on racism was selected; if any other candidates were considered; if so, how many; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29566/24]
View answerThe National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR), which was developed by an independent Anti-Racism Committee and approved by the Government for publication in March 2023, recommended the appointment of a Special Rapporteur on Racial Equality and Racism to ensure effective monitoring and implementation of the plan.
An open competition for the purpose of recommending an individual for appointment to the position of the Special Rapporteur was run by the Public Appointments Service earlier this year. Following a shortlisting process, a list of candidates were selected for interview. Dr. Ebun Joseph has been appointed as the Special Rapporteur on Racial Equality and Racism with effect from 1 July 2024.
