Press Archive for
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Flac say Department’s rules on Covid Pandemic Unemployment Claimants holidays are not legal.
Issued 28 July 2020
Today, Chief Executive of legal rights organisation FLAC, Eilis Barry, has written to the Minister for Social Protection, Community, Rural Development and the Islands, … -
Flac to launch only dedicated Traveller Legal Service in the State.
Issued 27 July 2020
On Monday July 27th at 12.30 Flac will officially launch Ireland’s only dedicated Traveller Legal Service. Supported by The Community Foundation for Ireland and in … -
Date for your Diary: Online Launch of FLAC’s new dedicated Traveller Legal Service
Issued 22 July 2020
FLAC would like to invite you to register for the official online launch of our new dedicated Traveller Legal Service on Monday July 27 2020, from 12.30pm–1.30pm. The …
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Online Launch of FLAC's New Traveller Legal Service
Issued 17 July 2020
FLAC would like to invite you to register for the official online launch of our new dedicated Traveller Legal Service, supported by The Community Foundation and in … -
CJEU strikes down Privacy Shield and finds US law inadequate to protect data of EU residents. EU Court agrees with submissions of US NGO seeking to uphold data privacy rights.
Issued 16 July 2020
The Court of Justice of the European Union has today issued a Judgement in the case of Data Protection Commissioner v. Facebook & Max Schrems, on privacy protection for … -
New FLAC Solicitor
Issued 13 July 2020
FLAC are delighted to announce that Solicitor, Christopher McCann has joined the Organisation’s legal team. In his new role, Christopher will provide advocacy and legal … -
New FLAC information sheet on rent supplement during Covid-19
Issued 7 July 2020
Rent Supplement scheme to assist those struggling to pay rent in private accommodation during the Covid-19 pandemic set to continue until August 31st 2020. Flac are today … -
FLAC Examining Access to Justice in the Draft Programme for Government
Issued 3 July 2020
FLAC welcomes many of the policy initiatives set out in the draft Programme for Government. As a human rights organisation we especially welcome those initiatives that will … -
FLAC successfully represents a 64 year-old woman in important case of discriminatory dismissal.
Issued 26 June 2020
Flac successfully represented a 64 year-old cleaner after she was dismissed by her employer on the grounds of age and disability in a case adjudicated by the Workplace … -
Update to FLAC services
Issued 8 May 2020
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the increased demand on our services FLAC has adapted our Telephone Information and Referral Line hours. We are taking this step to … -
FLAC Services during Covid-19
Issued 24 April 2020
FLAC Telephone Advice Clinics As our face to face clinics are currently shut due to the Covid-19 pandemic, FLAC have organised phone legal advice clinics in response to the … -
Press Release: FLAC call for new programme for government to include access to justice and root and branch review of civil legal aid.
Issued 17 April 2020
FLAC Chief Executive Eilis Barry has today called on party leaders engaging in government formation talks to ensure that access to justice is part of a new social contract … -
COVID-19 Information Update
Issued 1 April 2020
Dear all In light of the ongoing COVID-19 virus outbreak, FLAC have decided for the safety of our volunteers and service users to close our free legal advice clinics until … -
FLAC Produces Factsheets For Covid-19 Outbreak
Issued 26 March 2020
FLAC is producing a series of FLACsheets to keep you informed during the Covid-19 outbreak. So far these cover Employment Law, Social Welfare Supports, Family Law queries and … -
Important clarification from the Court on the obligations of housing authorities
Issued 12 March 2020
Press Release Important clarification from the Court on the obligations of housing authorities FLAC welcomes the Judgment of Mr Justice MacGrath in the High Court today …