Latest News, Issues & Events
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Meet our FLAC Summer Intern Leah
Issued 8 October 2024
As my time working as a Legal Intern in Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) is coming to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what an incredible experience this has … -
Exclusion of blind student from Summer Provision Scheme constituted disability discrimination, WRC finds
Issued 30 September 2024
The secondary school student (who was represented by FLAC) made discrimination complaints to the Workplace Relations Commission about his exclusion from the Summer Provision … -
PRESS RELEASE: FLAC Annual Report 2023
Issued 23 September 2024
Work of legal NGO FLAC demonstrates the powerful impact of access to justice, and unmet need for early legal information and advice FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) has … -
High Court quashes “Unfair” Circuit Court Decision in Traveller Family’s Hotel Discrimination Case
Issued 9 September 2024
The young family (represented by FLAC) had succeeded in a WRC discrimination case against Charleville Park Hotel after it denied them access to accommodation. Their victory … -
FLAC is opening our office space for fellow NGOs and organisations to rent for events
Issued 20 August 2024
FLAC is opening our office space for fellow NGOs and organisations to rent for events Our building at 85/86 Dorset Street Upper is close to Dublin City Centre and transport … -
FLAC appears before Oireachtas Committee to discuss legislation to implement the landmark Supreme Court decision in O’Meara
Issued 2 July 2024
Legislation will make social welfare payments for bereaved people and their families available to cohabitants and their children. FLAC (which represented the O’Meara … -
Pro Bono Week 2024
Issued 6 June 2024
🌟 Registration is open for the Pro Bono Week 2024 event series, June 10-14 🌟 Together we're hosting a series of impactful events to highlight the vital role of pro bono … -
National Volunteer Week 2024.
Issued 21 May 2024
This #NVWIreland we thank all our clinic volunteers for contributing their unique skills, knowledge & experience to the thousands of people who get free legal advice in … -
FLAC (IRELAND) EVENING IN NEW YORK with Professor Philippe Sands
Issued 23 April 2024
FLAC - Free Legal Advice Centres and Fordham University Irish Law Students Association jointly invite you to the FLAC (IRELAND) EVENING IN NEW YORK with Professor Philippe … -
FLAC Council Update
Issued 21 March 2024
FLAC would like to wish the very best to our outgoing chairperson, David Fennelly. We are very grateful to David for his invaluable leadership & support since first …
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FLAC highlights the urgent need for improved Traveller Accommodation and Anti-Discrimination legislation at Oireachtas Committee Hearing
Issued 21 March 2024
FLAC highlights the urgent need for improved Traveller Accommodation and Anti-Discrimination legislation at Oireachtas Committee Hearing FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) … -
FLAC Legal and Human Rights Analysis of the Proposed Family & Care Constitutional Amendments
Issued 19 February 2024
This statement sets out FLAC’s position on the Family and Care Referendums. It is based on our legal analysis of the extent to which the proposed amendments will deliver …
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FLAC welcomes landmark Supreme Judgment on Equal Treatment for Parents and their Children regardless of marital status
Issued 22 January 2024
The Supreme Court has unanimously upheld an appeal brought by John O’Meara and his children which challenged a refusal to award them a Widower’s Pension. Mr O’Meara … -
Legal Rights NGO FLAC calls for stronger and clearer ‘Family’ and ‘Care’ amendments to be put to Referendum
Issued 12 January 2024
FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) has provided Government and members of the Oireachtas with recommendations for strengthening and clarifying the ‘family’ and ‘care’ … -
Season's Greetings from FLAC
Issued 20 December 2023
Wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year to all our friends, colleagues and service users from FLAC staff and council! Our Phone Advice Clinics have now …