News Archive

The Irish Centre for Human Rights is delighted to have been awarded a four year contract to work with the EU Fundamental Rights Agency, in the EU wide collaborative research network -  FRANET.  

FRANET is a mulitidisciplinary research network of leading experts on EU fundamental rights law and policy. The network supports the work of the Fundamental Rights Agency through expert research and data analysis on fundamental rights across the European Union. 

Commenting on the award of the project, Director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights, Professor Siobhán Mullally, stated: 

“At this critical time in the protection of fundamental rights in the European Union, the work of collaborative networks such as FRANET is more critical than ever. Through in depth analysis of legislative and policy developments, and data analysis, we can support the work of the Fundamental Rights Agency in providing expert advice to the institutions of the EU and the Member States, helping to ensure that the fundamental rights of people living in the EU are effectively protected. We are delighted to join with academic and civil society partners across the EU and neighbouring states, to continue our work on supporting fundamental rights in the European Union.”Further information on the work of the Fundamental Rights Agency is available at:

For more information or queries, contact Professor Siobhán Mullally
Email: siobhan.mullally@nuigalway.ie 
Tel: +353-(0)91 493 948

Website:    www.nuigalway.ie/human_rights/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrishCentreHR
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrishHumanRights