Brussels, 07/05/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 6 May, the Commission decided to close the infringement procedure against Ireland on the issue of protection against discrimination based on religion.
Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 lays down a general framework for combating discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation as regards employment and occupation. The deadline for member states to adopt national legislation to comply with this...