The Human Dignity Award is an award made by the Oireachtas (Irish parliament), recognising people who have contributed to human dignity. It is presented annually by the Ceann Comhairle (Speaker) of Dáil Éireann (the lower chamber of the Oireachtas) or by the Cathaoirleach (Chair) of the Seanad Éireann (the Upper house of the Oireachtas). The award was set up in 2014 by Senator Rónán Mullen, and recognises "a person or group whose commitment to the promotion of human dignity has been exemplary". It was originally awarded by the Human Dignity Group, which was founded in 2008. Mullen later formed the Human Dignity Alliance political party, opposed to abortion, euthanasia, human trafficking and same-sex marriage. In January 2021, the All-Party Oireachtas Life and Dignity Group, which is co-chaired by TD's, Peter Fitzpatrick and Carol Nolan, was established, on whose behalf the award is now awarded. (en)