Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty. The Inspectorate shall have full regard to its obligations under section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Xxx 0000 to: • Assess and identify human rights and equality issues relevant to its functions, including through its Strategic Plan. • Identify the policies and practices that are/will be put in place to address those issues. The Inspectorate will also engage constructively with Criminal Justice Governance in its role of supporting/monitoring equality and diversity initiatives in the criminal justice sector.
Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty. Section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Xxx 0000 establishes a positive duty on public bodies to have regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, promote equality and protect the human rights of staff and persons to whom services are provided. In particular, the OSP will have full regard to its obligations under Section 42 of the Act to: - Assess and identify human rights and equality issues relevant to its functions, especially in relation to medical ethics and respecting the dignity of the deceased; - Identify the policies and practices that are/will be put in place to address those issues; - Report on related developments in its Annual Report.
Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty. The IPS shall have full regard to its obligations under section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Xxx 0000 to:
Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty. The PSA will have full regard to its obligations under section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Xxx 0000 to: • Assess and identify human rights and equality issues relevant to its functions, including through its Strategic Plan. • Identify the policies and practices that are/will be put in place to address those issues. • Report on related developments in its Annual Report.
Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty. The Board will have full regard to its obligations under section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 to: • Assess and identify human rights and equality issues relevant to its functions [including through its Strategic Plan.] • Identify the policies and practices that are/will be put in place to address those issues. • Report on related developments in its Annual Report. The Board will also engage constructively with Criminal Justice Governance in its mandated role of supporting and monitoring diversity initiatives as a core part of the governance of justice sector agencies.
Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty. FSI will have full regard to its obligations under section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Xxx 0000 to: Assess and identify human rights and equality issues relevant to its functions, including through its Strategic Plan. Identify the policies and practices that are/will be put in place to address those issues. Report on related developments in its Annual Report.
Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty. As outlined in the Oversight Agreement, the Courts Service has regard to its obligations under section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Xxx 0000 and in addition to the well-developed equality policies already in place, will be developing policies to meet its Human Rights obligations as required under the Act.
Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty. The ETB is committed to implementing the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty in line with Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission guidance. Quality FET CETB has invested in the development and implementation of a single, integrated quality assurance system, based on common policies and procedures, across all its FET provision from its establishment in 2013. Allocating senior management responsibility for QA was an important step in this process, and the assignment of additional staff resources to supporting the QA function is a key focus for Cork ETB. The significant developments made in QA were recognised and acknowledged in the inaugural review by QQI, and Cork ETB has taken a lead role in many of the national QA initiatives. It will continue to focus on the development and enhancement initiatives, at Cork ETB level and in collaboration with partner ETBs, in curriculum development and programme review. Appendix 1 – FET Strategy Future FET Outcomes FutureFET Outcomes 2020-2024 • FET is available in every community in Ireland, and offers a clear pathway to learners that can take them as far as they want to go (Simplified pathways) • FET is transformed in its delivery and expands the portfolio of opportunities for learners at any level to further their education (Easier access) • FET is for everyone and inspires people to believe in themselves to reach their potential (Learner experience) • There is a greater awareness of FET and it is valued by learners, employers, Government and communities (Powerful identity) • The economic and social impact of further education and training is strongly evidenced by producing a stream of graduates with the necessary skills required for the labour market (Skills for local needs) 2018 – 2020 Definitions (as revised in the mid-year process) Target 1, Progression to Employment Based on specific ETB programmes and reported as ISCED and Skills Clusters and provided by the CSO. (Data tracked by the ETB to capture employment outcomes outside of the CSO data set and the 2018-2020 definitions are to be reflected in the new agreement as it progresses). Target 2, Progression within FET and progression from FET to HE. Includes all programme provision for FET, measured on PLSS. Progression from FET to HE provided by the CSO. The FET to HE progression measure includes anyone who had a finish date in the same year, e.g., learner in FET in 2018 who enrolled in HE in 2018. Now includes all PLC as a progression pathway. Target ...
Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty. “What attracted me to the Microsoft Cloud Traineeship was the opportunity to upskill from home. During the course, I have learned to use computers, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and all the other skills that I did not have prior to the course. It was also great to be able to work from home and meet new people all at the same time!” The ETB is committed to implementing the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty in line with Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission guidance. Capital Development MSLETB will continue its programme of investment in FET capital infrastructure in line with its own estate’s strategy. It is committed to building FET College of the Future models focused on its three specific counties: Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim. This will require capital investment in all three locations, with major projects proposed to develop integrated campuses in Castlebar and Sligo (linking Sligo College of FE and Sligo Training Centre) and a further initiative to create a dedicated and integrated college offering in Leitrim. The future proposed structure is shown opposite. It will be important that MSLETB targets a move away from dual school/FET provision into dedicated FET settings over the lifetime of this agreement.
Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty. LWETB has committed to an integrated system of quality assurance and underwent its inaugural QA review with QQI. It notes the importance of non- blended learning policy, built within the framework of its quality assurance infrastructure. Many courses now have a blended or online component, including Electrical & Programmable Automation and office administration. Online offerings offer an additional selling point to industry for workforce upskilling and will be a big part of the Skills to Advance portfolio. LWETB are committed to continuing to focus on the quality of data and maintaining robust and timely PLSS, to ensure quality measurement of targets and alignment with SOLAS data. QQI accreditation options in meeting the needs of learners and employers. With an integrated QA system in place, focus will switch to how this can be used as a platform for agile programme development. The ETB is committed to implementing the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty in line with Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission guidance.
