(1) The functions of the Commission shall be -

(a) to protect and promote human rights and equality,

(b) to encourage the development of a culture of respect for human rights, equality, and intercultural understanding in the State,

(c) to promote understanding and awareness of the importance of human rights and equality in the State,

(d) to encourage good practice in intercultural relations, to promote tolerance and acceptance of diversity in the State and respect for the freedom and dignity of each person, and

(e) to work towards the elimination of human rights abuses, discrimination and prohibited conduct.

(2) The Commission shall, in furtherance of the functions referred to in subsection (1), have, in addition to the functions assigned to it by any other provision of this Act or of any other enactment, the following functions:

(a) to provide information to the public in relation to human rights and equality generally including information in respect of the enactments to which section 30 refers;