NCCRI Concern at the implications for equality arising from the resignation of Niall Crowley
The NCCRI wishes to express its strong concern at reasons for the resignation of Niall Crowley, CEO of the Equality Authority. The cutback of 43% meant that the work of the Equality Authority was unsustainable, particularly combined with the relocation to Roscrea in County Tipperary.
The NCCRI has worked with the Equality Authority over many years and it has played an invaluable role in tackling discrimination and promoting equality, lead by Niall Crowley who was a valued colleague. The cutback was part of wider range of cutbacks in the equality, anti racism, human rights and anti poverty sector in Ireland which was disproportionate to the cuts made elsewhere in the budget. It appears there is a deliberate attempt to undermine this work in Ireland which is a matter of deep concern.