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About University of Galway
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Accessibility & LanguageEquality, Rights and Social Inclusion
Equality, Rights and Social Inclusion
This cluster includes leading academics conducting research on the broad topic of equality, rights and social inclusion. The research addresses equality and discrimination across the grounds covered by equality legislation, with a particular focus on Disability and Gender. Equality is broadly conceived to focus in particular on inclusion and the capacity of people to participate in society.
Current research interests of the members include disability justice, employment equality, inclusive education, psychosocial disability, EU disability and equality strategies, legal capacity and the use of the law in grassroots campaigns for social change.
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Publications
BOOKS:
Anna Arstein-Kerslake, Right to Legal Personhood of Marginalised Groups (Oxford University Press Forthcoming)
Gauthier de Beco, Shivaun Quinlivan and Janet E Lord (Eds), The Right to Inclusive Education in International Human Rights Law, (Cambridge University Press 2019)
Eilionóir Flynn, Anna Arstein-Kerslake, Clíona de Bhailís and Maria Laura Serra (Eds) Global Perspectives on Legal Capacity Reform: Our Voices, Our Stories (Routledge: 2018)
Charles O’Mahony and Gerard Quinn (Eds) Disability Law and Policy: An Analysis of the UN Convention, (Clarus Press 2017).
Anna Arstein-Kerslake, Restoring voice to people with cognitive disabilities, (Cambridge University Press 2017)
Peter Blanck, Eilionóir Flynn, (eds), Routledge Handbook of Disability Law and Human Rights (Routledge: 2016).
Eilionóir Flynn, Disabled Justice? Access to Justice and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Ashgate: 2015).
CHAPTERS:
2024
Charles O’Mahony, “Disability, Mental Health & International Human Rights Law: A Global Health Perspective” in Lieketseng Ned et al (Eds)Handbook on Disability and Global Health, (Routledge UK).
2023
Charles O’Mahony, “Implementation of Article 12 of the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland”, in Maciej Domański and Boguslaw Lackoroński (Eds) in Models of implemenation of Article 12 of the CRPD (Routledge UK)
Charles O’Mahony and Aisling De Paor “Implementation of Article 12 of the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities in Ireland, in Maciej Domański and Boguslaw Lackoroński (Eds) in Models of implemenation of Article 12 of the CRPD (Routledge UK)
2022
Eilionóir Flynn, “The (Contested) Role of the Academy in Activist Movements for Legal Capacity Reform: A Personal Reflection.” In Supporting Legal Capacity in Socio-Legal Context, (Bloomsbury London).
Eoin Daly, Shivaun Quinlivan 'Irlande : un changement radical mais toujours un sujet de contestation' In: L’interruption de grossesse en droit comparé Entre cultures et universalisme. 337-357 Belgium: Larcier (2022)
2021
Rónán Kennedy, 'The Rule of Law and Algorithmic Governance' in Woodrow Barfield (ed), Cambridge Handbook on Law and Algorithms (Cambridge University Press 2021) 209.
Rónán Kennedy, 'The Ethical Implications of Lawtech' in Denis Dennehy and others (eds), I3E 2021: Responsible AI and Analytics for an Ethical and Inclusive Digitized Society (Springer 2021) 198.
2020
Eilionóir Flynn, "The Long Road to Ratification: Ireland and the CRPD." In Emily Julia Kakoullis, Kelley Johnson, (Eds) Recognising Human Rights in Different Cultural Contexts: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), (Springer Singapore).
Charles O’Mahony and Shivaun Quinlivan, “The EU Disability Strategy and the Future of EU Disability Policy’ in Delia Ferri and Andrea Broderick (eds), Research Handbook on EU Disability Law, Edward Elgar (2020)
Charles O’Mahony, and Shivaun Quinlivan, “The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities a Tool to Drive Social Policy Reform” in Gerard McCann and Féilim Ó hAdhmaill (Eds) International human rights, social policy and global welfare: Critical Perspectives, Policy Press (2020).
2019
Shivaun Quinlivan, “Education and the Revised European Social Charter” in Gauthier De Beco, Janet Lord and Shivaun Quinlivan, (Eds), The Right to Inclusive Education in International Human Rights Law, Cambridge University Press, 2019.
Shivaun Quinlivan, “Reasonable Accommodation: an Integral Part of the Right to Education for Persons with Disabilities” Gauthier De Beco, Janet Lord and Shivaun Quinlivan, (Eds), The Right to Inclusive Education in International Human Rights Law, Cambridge University Press, 2019.
Gauthier De Beco, Shivaun Quinlivan, and Janet E. Lord “Introduction to Inclusive Education” in Gauthier De Beco, Shivaun Quinlivan and Janet E. Lord, (Eds), The Right to Inclusive Education in International Human Rights Law, Cambridge University Press, 2019.
2018
Eilionóir Flynn, ‘Article 13 – Access to Justice’ in Bantekas, I. et al (eds) United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commentary (Oxford University Press).
Flynn, E. ‘Legal Capacity: Dementia and Human Rights’ in S. Cahill (ed) Dementia Policy and Practice: A Human Rights Perspective (Policy Press).
2017
Eilionóir Flynn and Sinead Ring., ‘People (DPP) v C’ in Mairead Enright, Aoife O’Donoghue and Julie McCandless, Irish Feminist Judgments (Hart).
Claire Bruton and Shivaun Quinlivan “Defining Disability in the Employment Context: Perspectives from the CRPD & European Union Anti-Discrimination Law” The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Comparative, Regional and Thematic Perspectives, (Ed) O’Mahony, C., and Quinn, G., Clarus Press, 2017
Andrea Broderick and Shivaun Quinlivan “The Right to Education: Article 24 of the CRPD” The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Comparative, Regional and Thematic Perspectives, C O’Mahony, C., and Quinn, G., Clarus Press, 2017
PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES
2024
Rónán Kennedy, 'Rules as Code and the Rule of Law: Ensuring Effective Judicial Review of Administration by Software' (2024) 16 Law, Innovation and Technology 170.
2023
Anna Arstein-Kerslake, Yvette Maker, Anita Deutschmann, Siane Richardson “Criminalisation of Sex with Disabled People with Cognitive Impairments in Commonwealth Countries” The Interantional Journal of Disability and Social Justice, Vol. 3 Issue 2 p4-25
Lucy-Ann Buckley, Shivaun Quinlivan (2023) 'Inclusive Learning in Ireland: a Case Study'. International Journal of Discrimination and the Law, 1-23
2022
Shivaun Quinlivan (2022) 'TD v. Minister for Education: A Chilling Effect on Would-be Litigants?'. Judicial Studies Institute Journal, 47-55
Dinali Wijeratne, Denis Dennehy, Shivaun Quinlivan, Lucy-Ann Buckley, Cameron Keighron, Sharon Flynn (2022) 'Learning Without Limits: Identifying the Barriers and Enablers to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in IS Education'. Journal Of Information Systems Education, 33 (Special Issue) 61-74
2021
Anna Arstein-Kerslake “Gendered Denials: Law, Policy and Practice” Legal Capacity & Gender: Realising the Human Right to Legal Personhood and Agency of Women, Disabled Women, and Gender Minorities, (2021) p. 83-116
Anna Arstein Kerslake, “Personhood: Perspectives from critical feminist, disability and queer studies,” Legal Capacity & Gender: Realising the Human Right to Legal Personhood and Agency of Women, Disabled Women, and Gender Minorities, (2021) p. 29-65
Erin O’Donnell, Anna Arstein-Kerslake, “Recognising personhood: the evolving relationship between the legal person and the state” Griffith Law Review 30, no. 3 (2021), 339-347.
Eilionóir Flynn, "Law, language and personhood: disrupting definitions of legal capacity." Griffith Law Review 30, no. 3 (2021): 374-394.
Eilionóir Flynn, Clíona de Bhailís, and Maria Laura Serra, "Lived experience influencing law reform: insights from a collaborative research project." Qualitative Research 21, no. 2 (2021): 234-250.
Stefan Hopf, Kieran Walsh, Eilionóir Flynn, & Nena Georgantzi, “The relationship between ageism and well-being as mediated through COVID-19-related experiences and discourses” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2021) 18(19), 10490.
Eilionóir Flynn, “The Rights of Older Persons with Disabilities in the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights: A Critical Analysis” (2021) African. Disability Rights Yearbook, 9, 275.
Shivaun Quinlivan and Lucy-Ann Buckley, (2021) ‘Reasonable accommodation in Irish constitutional law: two steps forward and one step back – or simply out of step?’ Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly, 72(1) 60
Lucy-Ann Buckley and Shivaun Quinlivan (2021) ‘Reasonable accommodation in Irish equality law: an incomplete transformation’ Legal Studies, 41 (1) 19
2020
Rónán Kennedy, Maeve O’Rourke and Cassie Roddy-Mullineaux, 'When Is a Plan Not a Plan? The Supreme Court Decision in "Climate Case Ireland"' (2020) 27(2) Irish Planning and Environmental Law Journal 60.
Monica Pinilla-Roncancio, Maria Goméz-Castillo, & Eilionóir Flynn, “Data and human rights for persons with disabilities: the case of deprivation of liberty.” The International Journal of Human Rights, (2020) 24(6), 828-849.
Anna Arstein-Kerslake, Yvette Maker, Eilionóir Flynn, Olympia Ward, Ruby Bell, and Theresia Degener, "Introducing a human rights-based disability research methodology." Human Rights Law Review 20, no. 3 (2020): 412-432.
2019
Anna Arstein-Kerslake “Gendered denials: Vulnerability created by barriers to legal capacity for women and disabled women” International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, vol 66, p 101501
Eilionóir Flynn, “The rejection of capacity assessments in favor of respect for will and preferences: the radical promise of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.” (2019) World Psychiatry, 18(1), 50.
Shivaun Quinlivan and Charles O'Mahony (2019) 'The Irish Supreme Court judgment in Nano Nagle School v Marie Daly: a saga of litigation'. Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly, 70 (4):505-510.
2018
2017
Shivaun Quinlivan, ‘Disrupting the Status Quo? Discrimination in Academic Promotions’, Irish Employment Law Journal, 14(3), 2017.
Rónán Kennedy and Abbe Brown, 'Regulating Intersectional Activity: Privacy and Energy Efficiency, Laws and Technology' (2017) 31(3) International Review of Law, Computers and Technology 340.
2016
Rónán Kennedy, 'E-regulation and the Rule of Law: Smart Government, Institutional Information Infrastructures, and Fundamental Values' (2016) 21(1) Information Polity 77.
REPORTS
2022
Rónán Kennedy, Laura Cahillane, Saoirse Enright and Doireann Ansbro, Towards Best Practice: A Report on the New Judicial Council in Ireland (Irish Council for Civil Liberties 2022).
2018
Rónán Kennedy, Access to Justice in Cases on the Right to Environmental Information (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe 2018).
SEMINARS
2021
Rónán Kennedy and Laura Cahillane, 'Judicial Conduct in Ireland: A Framework Fit for Purpose?' (Seminar, Online, October 2021).
Rónán Kennedy and Laura Cahillane, 'Judicial Education and Training in Twenty-First Century Ireland: European and International Perspectives' (Seminar, Online, September 2021).
Inclusive Learning in the College of Business, Public Policy and Law: A partnership model for progressing inclusion and belonging in higher education.
By Lucy-Ann Buckley* and Shivaun Quinlivan* with Dinali Wijeratne
(*equal co-authors)
The Inclusive Learning project arose out of the recognition that our student body is becoming increasingly diverse and that higher education institutions need to respond to that diversity, to listen to the student experience, and to act to ensure that all students experience a truly inclusive learning environment and therefore a sense of belonging. This project has explored what the University of Galway can do to create such an environment and has particularly focused on identifying the barriers to learning experienced by different student groups and embedding the principles of Universal Design for Learning.
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
On Monday, 11th November 2024, the Equality, Rights, and Social Inclusion Research Cluster hosted two events in partnership with Mental Health Reform at the University of Galway. These events provided valuable insights into the Mental Health Bill 2024 and created a platform for meaningful dialogue about mental health priorities ahead of the General Election. The evening began with a seminar titled “Understanding the Proposed Changes to Mental Health Law”, where attendees heard about into the key legislative changes proposed in the Mental Health Bill 2024. Speakers Dr. Charles O’Mahony from the School of Law, University of Galway, and Ber Grogan, Policy and Research Manager at Mental Health Reform, explored the implications of these proposed changes. Following the seminar, the Mental Health Hustings brought together General Election candidates and community members for an engaging discussion on mental health priorities. Attendees shared their concerns and aspirations for mental health policy, while candidates outlined their commitments to improving services and increasing funding for mental health services. During the hustings, Mental Health Reform outlined their key policy asks for the new government, emphasising the need for: Leadership The creation of a Super Junior Ministry for Mental Health and Wellbeing. Establishing a Joint Oireachtas Committee on Mental Health and Wellbeing. Appointing a HSE National Lead for Mental Health alongside Regional Mental Health Leads. Investment Allocating 10% of the overall health budget to mental health by 2030. Resourcing the implementation plan of the national mental health policy, Sharing the Vision. Legislation Commencing and operationalising the reforms contained in the Mental Health Bill 2024 with a greater focus on human rights protection for people subject to mental health law.
Friday, 8 November 2024
Dr Charles O’Mahony recently presented a keynote address, “Remembering Fiona Morrissey’s Scholarship & Advocacy: A Human Rights Critique of the Mental Health Bill 2024”, at the 16th Annual Critical Perspectives in Mental Health Conference, held at University College Cork on 8–9 November 2024. Fiona passed away tragically young in November 2023 after a long illness. In his address, Charles paid tribute to his late friend and colleague, Dr Fiona Morrissey, whose scholarship and advocacy significantly shaped Irish mental health law and policy. Fiona was a graduate of the School of Law at University of Galway and an Adjunct Lecturer. His presentation highlighted Fiona’s pioneering work on advance healthcare directives and her advocacy for aligning Irish mental health legislation with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Charles also critiqued the Mental Health Bill 2024, emphasising its shortcomings in fully realising the rights-based framework Fiona championed. Dr Fiona Morrissey’s scholarship, rooted in her empirical and comparative research, continues to inspire law and policy reforms. The conference also featured a panel discussion, “Remembering Fiona Morrissey’s Scholarship & Advocacy”, with contributions from Dr Mark Kelly (Fiona’s husband), Dr Liz Brosnan, Ber Grogan, Fiona Anderson, Prof Mary Donnelly, and Dr Mary Keys (Fiona’s PhD supervisor). The panel reflected on Fiona’s many contributions as a distinguished scholar and human rights campaigner. Panellists discussed Fiona’s impact as a researcher and advocate, her collaboration with people with lived experience of mental health services, and her extensive engagement with policymakers and stakeholders.
Friday, 25 October 2024
Nayia Christodoulou, a doctoral researcher in the Centre for Disability Law and Policy, and Dr. Charles O’Mahony, lecturer in the School of Law, recently participated in a panel discussion titled “Approaches to Capacity and Consent, Their Evolution and Implementation.” The panel was held at Fordham Law School as part of the American Branch of the International Law Association (ABILA) annual International Law Weekend (ILW), which took place from the 24–26, October, 2024, in New York City. The overarching theme of ILW 2024, “Powerless Law or Law for the Powerless?”. The panel provided a platform for critical discussions on capacity and consent, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
