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.
[1] 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.
[2] In January 2021, the All-Party Oireachtas Life and Dignity Group,[3] which is co-chaired by TDs Peter Fitzpatrick and Carol Nolan, was established, on whose behalf the award is now awarded.
[4] It is presented annually by the Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann (the lower chamber of the Oireachtas) or by the Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann (the Upper house of the Oireachtas).