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A VICTIM OF forced labour in Ireland has spoken out about the lack of rights and protections for Ireland’s modern day slaves.
The topic was up for discussion at a meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly yesterday, which heard evidence from Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MCRI) in Dublin.
Fauziah Shaari told the assembly that she suffered at the hands of her employer and said victim’s right s need to be put into law so they can be protected.
I was treated as a slave. My passport was taken, I was not paid for my work, I was not allowed to go out of the house and I was threatened. I still have not found justice.
Gráinne O’Toole, of MRCI said that trafficking for forced labout is a form of slavery which is on the rise in Ireland.
MRCI have uncovered over 180 cases of slavery in Ireland over the last six years, including trafficking in domestic, restaurant, agricultural, construction and entertainment sectors, but O’Toole said few cases are identified by the authorities and not one perpetrator has been prosecuted for this crime.
Though the National Employment Rights Aurhotiry (NERA) carries out inspection in workplaces to uncover exploitation, O’Toole said it does not have the power to investigate trafficking for forced labour which is a “serious gap in combating slavery”.
“The government have committed to putting victims’ protections for trafficked persons on a legal footing within the Immigration Residency and Protection Bill,” O’Toole added. “This law is urgently needed but has not seen the light of day. Minister Shatter needs to act and bring in this law to address the needs of victims of this heinous crime.”
The British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, which produces reports on a wide range of issues, was in Dublin to conduct an inquiry into human trafficking both here and in Britain.
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Best of luck Sarah, I’m training for my first marathon in Barcelona in March, coming from being 3 stone over weight 2 years ago to completing 3 half’s this year and 2 adventure races. It proves anyone can do it if they really want it.
Go on Sarah,you can do it. What a great story,brilliant piece.
Good luck – enjoy the race
It’s not a race it’s a marathon
Thanks for pointing that out, Alan – I see what you mean, it’s not that you’re competing against anyone else, the real goal is reaching the finish line.
Exactly Martin you’re not gona beat the Kenyans
It’s a race against the mind!!
Good luck!
Remember it’s the pace that kills, never the distance. the post race beers are my motivation! ! ☺
You are a bona fide runner already. The medal has already been earned, now you’re just collecting it. I trained for DCM last year, stress fractured 3 weeks before so let that go & completed my first marathon, Cork in June of last year. Fantastic trainer in my dad so the above all rang true for me too. Have a brilliant day!
Best of luck,Sarah.just remember don’t go off too fast.Enjoy & soak up the atmosphere …
Best of Luck Sarah. Keep at your own pace. Its hard to remember that in a throng of people and the adrenaline. Careful with those gels. If youre not used to them they can play havoc with your stomach. Bananas way better. Enjoy that medal!
Great story, all of it spot on. “Will I still be running after 7 hours???” No you won’t and all your training will stand to you! The cheerleaders and spectators will help so much, especially in those last 6 miles!!!
Lovely article Sarah. All emosh here. We will join the cheerleading squad.
Lovely article. Best of luck
Good for you Sarah, you’ll have a great run the hard work is done, let Dublin be the first of more marathons. Enjoy!
Just a tip to any first timers. If using a sat nav watch, turn it on for a signal before you go into the starting crowd. Good luck to Sarah and all the other runners, it’s a fab experience and the support is superb. Oh and the post marathon pints are the sweetest drinks you ll ever taste!!
Best of luck to everyone running the DCM tomorrow.
Sarah, leave the headphones at home and soak up the atmosphere.Nothing can beat the shouts of encouragement from the crowd especially during those final few miles
Some people need music, each to their own
Best of luck Sarah love from all your strickly team. Pauline Halpin
Best of luck Sarah! (And to everyone running the marathon!)Great article.
Your amazing Sarah!!!!!!!!!! Best of luck Tomoro xxxx
You don’t respect F1 drivers? You clearly know nothing of the force there bodies take whilst racing.
Best of luck Sarah.. No respect for F1!
Ah just get on with it.
Best of luck Sarah , those last 2-3 miles coming to the finishing stretch are unreal!
Great article ! From one first time marathon to another, you have articulated exactly my own thoughts and feelings today … day before the marathon!! Lovely piece! Best of luck tomorrow Sarah, we’ve got this in the bag!
Good luck tomorrow Sarah, lovely article, let us know how got on- after you’ve recovered of course!
Look at the people cheering you on from the sidelines-most of them wish they could do what you are doing-smile at them-enjoy it-go slow at the start-keep smiling
Funny as always Sarah! Well done and best of luck!
Best of Luck Sarah
That’s a really lovely piece of writing. Hope it went well, Sarah!
Best of Luck Sarah
Best of Luck Sarah
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