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First published in the Irish Centre for Human Rights Blog, this article featuring Dr Maeve O’Rourke covers key arguments from her recently published book, Human Rights and the Care of Older People: Dignity, Vulnerability, and the Anti-Torture Norm (Oxford University Press 2024). Dr O’Rourke’s monograph explores international anti-torture norm in the conceptualisation of older people’s human rights. As described by Felice Gaer, former Vice-Chairperson of the UN Committee Against Torture in Geneva and pioneering international lawyer, it presents ‘a new and important assessment of standards for consent and care.’ Cois Coiribe is delighted to have the opportunity to spotlight this great achievement and provide insight into this topic which delves into core societal issues.

Cois Coiribe is delighted to have the opportunity to highlight University of Galway alumnus Brian Molloy, who has worked in the private sector for over 30 years, earned his MBA at University of Galway, and applied his experience towards large-scale transformation across the Department of Social Protection following his appointment in 2019. Mr Molloy is now Head of Transformation at the Irish Defence Forces and is spearheading a Government-approved High Level Action Plan, leading organisational reimagining on a broad scale. The plan itself has been recognised as a significant change in the State. Mr Molloy was appointed as the first male Uachtarán (President) of the Camogie Association in 2024 due to his staunch support of female participation in sport alongside being a vocal proponent for the structural integration of the Gaelic Games. Here, Mr Molloy discusses his experiences both governmentally and as a leading voice of camogie in Ireland.