A/HRC/19/9 for all people in Ireland. In particular, Indonesia commended the guarantee of the right to assembly and the standard of working conditions, as well as the allocations in the State budget for health care and education. Indonesia made recommendations. 97. Pakistan noted the resolve of the Government of Ireland to provide better education and health services to the Traveller community. Pakistan mentioned that in 2011 the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination had noted with regret that the economic recession was likely to threaten the ongoing efforts of the Government to combat racial discrimination due to disproportionate budget cuts to those mechanisms dealing with the anti-racism agenda. Pakistan made recommendations. 98. Malaysia noted with concern the increase in complaints of discrimination against minority groups including Muslims. Instances of racial profiling of non-Irish persons by police and other law enforcement personnel have also reportedly increased. Malaysia asked the delegation of Ireland to elaborate on the measures taken by the Government to promote diversity and tolerance of other faiths and beliefs. Malaysia made recommendations. 99. Azerbaijan noted that the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination had reiterated that responses to financial and economic crises should not lead to a situation which would potentially give rise to racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia, and related intolerance against foreigners and persons belonging to minorities. The Committee also expressed concern at the lack of legislation proscribing racial profiling by the Garda Sìochàna (Police) and other law enforcement personnel. Azerbaijan made recommendations. 100. Honduras acknowleged that Ireland had ratified most of the main international instruments and that it has extended a standing invitation to the Human Rights Council special procedures. While noting the efforts of Ireland to eliminate racial discrimination, Honduras expressed concern at reports of racial profiling by police. Honduras inquired about the intentions of Ireland with regard to a National Action Plan and to ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. Honduras made a recommendation. 101. Mentioning Ireland’s last report to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, in which Ireland stated that whether or not Travellers are considered as a distinct ethnic group is of no domestic legal significance, Afghanistan inquired about Ireland’s reluctance to recognize Travellers’ ethnicity. Afghanistan also asked Ireland to expand on steps it intended to take in order to tackle Travellers’ health issues. 102. Ukraine encouraged Ireland to undertake further measures aimed at increasing the participation of women in the labour market and their role in public life. Ukraine pointed out that while accommodation and full board are provided for asylum-seekers in the “Direct Provision” system, there are variations in standards among privately operated centres. 103. Germany noted that Ireland had signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2007 and inquired about the status of the ratification of that Convention. Germany also noted that Ireland has achieved considerable progress in the area of gender equality in recent years but pointed out that stereotypical gender roles subsist and women still face inequality. Germany welcomed the establishment of a Constitutional Convention which would tackle this issue. Germany inquired whether and when Ireland intended to abolish the Offences against the Person Act and adopt legislation that provides for effective procedures determining the legality of abortions. 104. Thailand welcomed the comprehensive legislation regarding refugees and asylumseekers. It mentioned prison conditions and the efforts of Ireland to address this situation. Thailand encouraged the Government of Ireland to ensure protection of the rights of all vulnerable groups, particularly women and children, and commended the establishment of 13