Equal Status Act, 2000 (No. 8)

Version status: In force | Document consolidation status: Updated to reflect all known changes

Published date: 26 April 2000

Equal Status Act, 2000 (No. 8)

	Introductory Text
	Acts Referred to
	Part I Preliminary (ss. 1-4)
	1. Short title.
	2. Interpretation.
	3. Discrimination (general).
	4. Discrimination on ground of disability.
	Part II Discrimination and Related Activities (ss. 5-19)
	5. Disposal of goods and provision of services.
	6. Disposal of premises and provision of accommodation.
	5. Disposal of goods and provision of services.
	7. Educational establishments.
	7A. Recognised primary schools
	8. Discriminating clubs.
	9. Non-discriminating clubs.
	10. Further provision in relation to discriminating clubs.
	11. Sexual and other harassment.
	12. Prohibited advertising.
	13. Procurement of prohibited conduct.
	14. Certain measures or activities not prohibited.
	15. Certain activities not discrimination.
	16. Other non-discriminatory activities.
	17. Regulations relating to vehicle equipment.
	18. Regulations relating to station equipment.
	19. Provision of kerb ramps, etc.
	Part III Enforcement (ss. 20-38A)
	20. Definitions.
	21. Redress in respect of prohibited conduct.
	21A. New section 21A.
	22. Dismissal of claims.
	23. References of certain matters to Director.
	24. Mediation.
	25. Investigation by Director.
	25A. Representation in proceedings under section 24 or 25.
	26. Inferences from failure to supply information, etc.
	27. Redress which may be ordered.
	28. Appeal against decision of Director.
	29. Form and contents of decision.
	30. Supply and publication of decision.
	31. Enforcement of decisions and mediated settlements.
	32. Additional powers of Circuit Court on enforcement.
	33. Powers to enter premises, obtain information, etc.
	34. Requirement to provide information.
	35. Failure to supply documents, information, etc.
	36. Supplementary provisions as to information.
	37. Obstruction of Director, etc.
	37A. Award of expenses.
	38. Dismissal of cases not pursued.
	38A. Burden of proof.
	Part IV Equality Authority (s. 39)
	39. Additional functions of Authority.
	Part V General (ss. 40-48)
	40. Expenses.
	41. Regulations.
	42. Vicarious liability.
	43. Offences generally.
	44. Offence-related provisions.
	45. Court jurisdiction.
	46. Application of Act.
	47. Amendment of Employment Equality Act, 1998.
	48. Commencement.
	Schedule - Amendment of Employment Equality Act, 1998