A/HRC/19/9 Children, including through the creation of a National Action Plan. Ireland has made progress in protecting the rights of persons with disabilities through, inter alia, passage of the Disability Act 2005, the Education for Persons with Special Needs Act 2004, and the Health Act 2007. Canada made a recommendation. 59. The Republic of Moldova commended Ireland for, inter alia, upholding a standing invitation for human rights special procedures, establishing mechanisms for the protection of human rights such as the Human Rights Commission, which was accredited with “A” status. It welcomed progress in fostering the advancement of women in all areas and acknowledged Ireland’s efforts to combat domestic violence against women. The Republic of Moldova made recommendations. 60. Greece noted that the new Government intended to convene a Constitutional Convention to consider the need for comprehensive constitutional reform with an emphasis on human rights and asked how the Government envisaged the participation of different stakeholders in this process and whether it would put forward its proposals. Greece inquired about the changes that the constitutional referendum would bring to the rights of the child. Finally it requested further information on the development of human rights after decades of violence and the Good Friday Agreement. Greece made a recommendation. 61. The Czech Republic appreciated the draft legislation before the Irish parliament on simplification of procedures for asylum and immigration, but remained concerned at Irish immigration policy. The Czech Republic noted that Travellers continue to suffer discrimination. The Czech Republic made recommendations. 62. Turkey noted reports that the education system in Ireland was still mainly dominated by the Catholic Church. It referred to reports on the abuse of children while in institutional care, including acts that amounted to torture and degrading treatment. Turkey asked for an evaluation by Ireland on these situations, and comments on those reports. Turkey made recommendations. 63. Iraq noted that Ireland had extended a standing invitation to Human Rights Council special procedures and that it was paying particular attention to the rights of elderly people. Iraq made recommendations. 64. Norway commended the work of the Government of Ireland on the report as well as the active involvement of Irish civil society in the UPR process. Norway noted the low living standards in many Irish prisons and enquired about measures taken in this regard. Norway expressed concern at the issue related to employees of an Irish airline company who were prevented from engaging in trade union membership in order to get better working conditions. Norway made recommendations. 65. Ghana noted that Ireland had put in place measures to address inequalities, such as gender equality policies to foster the advancement of women in all facets of life. Ghana also noted that the national report refers to the commitment of Ireland to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. Ghana requested further information on the impact of the National Action Plan Against Racism for the period 2005-2008 developed by Ireland as a follow-up to the Durban anti-racism conference. Ghana made recommendations. 66. Estonia encouraged Ireland to continue its efforts to launch a national action plan on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) as indicated in the national report. Estonia made a recommendation. 67. Egypt noted the efforts exerted to ensure the promotion and protection of human rights, including economic, social and cultural rights. Egypt pointed out that more needed to be done in the area of addressing the rights of migrants, combating racial discrimination and racial profiling. Egypt expressed concern about the de facto religious discrimination in access to education. Egypt made recommendations. 8