Current Campaigns
Credit and Debt Campaign
Consumers in Ireland have become more and more dependent on credit to organise their finances in the past decade. Credit allows people to buy now and pay later and its availability increases spending power and therefore general economic activity and growth in jobs.
Direct Provision campaign
Direct provision is a scheme whereby asylum seekers and people seeking other forms of protection are provided with accommodation on a full board basis with all their basic needs apparently provided for directly. Direct provision residents receive a weekly payment of €19.10 for an adult and €9.60 for a child.
Campaign for fairness in social welfare decisions on HRC
Growing from an earlier campaign, FLAC has been working to clarify how social welfare law is applied in establishing habitual residence. We had become concerned that entire groups were being excluded from qualifying for payments. A number of positive decisions have made the situation clearer, however FLAC will continue to monitor the way in which the law in the area is applied.
Legal Aid Campaign
FLAC campaigns for a comprehensive civil legal aid service. Civil legal aid is different from criminal legal aid, which is available to all those who meet certain criteria. In Ireland, state civil legal aid is provided through the Legal Aid Board. FLAC has provided information and advice to those in need since 1969.