The Experience of Discrimination in Ireland. Analysis of the QNHS Equality Module

Russell, Helen and Quinn, Emma and King O’Riain, Rebecca and McGinnity, Frances (2008) The Experience of Discrimination in Ireland. Analysis of the QNHS Equality Module. [Policy Paper]

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Abstract

This is the first report arising from the ‘Research Programme on Equality and Discrimination’ which is being carried out by The Economic and Social Research Institute on behalf of The Equality Authority. This study draws on the first national survey of experiences of discrimination carried out by the Central Statistics Office in 2004. The Central Statistics Office survey revealed significant levels of reported discrimination. Overall 12.5 per cent of the Irish population aged 18 years and over said that they had been discriminated against in the preceeding two years. This survey provided a valuable benchmark against which to assess progress in combating discrimination. It provided information that raised questions in relation to the adequacy of the current equality legislation and of the level of investment in the existing equality infrastructure to eliminate this reported discrimination. It is important, therefore, that this data be further examined to increase our understanding of this reported discrimination.

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