The Human Dignity Award is an award made by the All-Party Oireachtas Life and Dignity Group, recognising people who have contributed to human dignity.Human Dignity Award All-Party Oireachtas Life and Dignity Group. The award was set up in 2014 by Senator Rónán Mullen.
It was originally awarded by the Human Dignity Group, which was founded in 2008 by Mullen. In January 2021, the All-Party Oireachtas Life and Dignity Group,All-Party Oireachtas Life and Dignity Group which is co-chaired by TDs Peter Fitzpatrick and Carol Nolan, was established, on whose behalf the award is now awarded.Ireland: All-Party Oireachtas Life and Dignity Group set up by Matt Moran, Independent Catholic News, 28 January 2021. It is presented annually by the of Dáil Éireann (the lower chamber of the Oireachtas) or by the Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann (the Upper house of the Oireachtas).
Recipients 2014 – Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, founder of Mary's Meals in MalawiDream of child with dying mother to have food and go to school started Marys Meals Journal.ie, 11 December 2014. 2015 – Barney Curley, founder of Direct Aid For AfricaIreland's most famous gambler receives special award for charity work by Bimpe Archer, Irish News, 31 October 2015. 2016 – Gena Heraty, volunteer worker who runs 'Our Little Brothers and Sisters Orphanage' in HaitiOireachtas honours Mayo Missionary 2018 – Br. Kevin Crowley and the Capuchin Day CentreIreland: Capuchin, Br Kevin Crowley receives Human Dignity Award by Matt Moran, Independent Catholic News, 12 December 2018. 2019 – Sister Consilio and Cuan Mhuire 2022 – Ronan Scully, volunteer worker with Self Help Africa and GOAL.Offaly man to receive sixth Oireachtas Human Dignity Award, Westmeath Independent, 30 November 2022.Ronan Scully to receive Oireachtas Human Dignity Award by Michael Malone, News, Galway Daily, 30 November 2022. 2023 – Sr. Catherine Lillis, founder of the addiction rehabilitation centre,Tabor House.Tabor House founder presented with human dignity award, Meath Chronicle, December 15, 2023.
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