This document discusses advancing human rights and equality proofing in the Irish budgetary process. It outlines IHREC's goals and powers, as well as UN recommendations to ensure austerity measures are phased out and rights are protected. It proposes establishing a national proofing committee and conducting social impact assessments of budgets. Developing the parliamentary budget office and departmental capacity for proofing is emphasized. Future steps include ministerial statements on rights and equality in budgets, piloting proofing models, and promoting public support.