§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
Regarding the equality scheme of Waterways Ireland referred to in its annual report of 1999–2000, who were the more than 300 people and organisations consulted; and from whom the body sought advice on the issue of human rights. [HL520]
§ Lord Williams of MostynThe list of organisations consulted by Waterways Ireland regarding the equality scheme is set out below.
Waterways Ireland employed a consultant who sourced the necessary information to advise the organisation on the impact and implementation of human rights legislation. Waterways Ireland has collated human rights information from the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and from the Republic of Ireland's Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Waterways Ireland is continuing to consult with relevant organisations on equality and human rights issues.