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Event: Joyce and the law
Issued 5 June 2019
Joyce and the Law Lecture by Frank Callanan SC, Historian and Joycean Scholar 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the foundation of FLAC, the Free Legal Advice Centres. FLAC … -
Watch: Chief Justice Frank Clarke's Opening Address at #A2Jcon2019
Issued 28 May 2019
The Hon Mr Justice Frank Clarke’s, Chief Justice of Ireland's opening address at the FLAC@50 Access to Justice Conference in association with the School of Law, … -
Coalition for YES welcomes divorce result
Issued 25 May 2019
The Coalition for YES, a coalition of NGOs and lawyers, have welcomed the resounding YES vote in the divorce referendum. Speaking as the results rolled in, executive … -
Realising equal access to justice for all
Issued 17 May 2019
Access to justice: the importance of legal aid, catering for lay litigants, procedural change and pro bono are key Access to justice for all groups in society is essential … -
"I find volunteering with FLAC rewarding both professionally and personally" – interview with Aoife Masterson, on National Volunteer Week 2019
Issued 16 May 2019
Interview with Aoife Masterson - FLAC Volunteer Assistant What clinics do you volunteer at? I volunteer as an assistant at the Aungier Street clinic and I usually do the … -
"It gave me the opportunity to use my legal skills to help other people" - interview with Wayne Tyrrell, FLAC Volunteer, on National Volunteer Week 2019
Issued 14 May 2019
Interview with Wayne Tyrrell - FLAC Volunteer Family Law Advisor Wayne is a barrister, having been called to the Bar in 2008. He is currently working as in-house counsel … -
"Just a really great chance to offer your specialised skills as a lawyer in a really impactful way" - FLAC celebrates National Volunteer Week 2019
Issued 14 May 2019
Interview with Susie Kiely- FLAC Volunteer Advisor Susie is currently a solicitor with Kennedys and previously worked in KOD Lyons in immigration and asylum and various other … -
Leading national NGOs come together to call for a Yes vote in the upcoming Divorce Referendum
Issued 9 May 2019
YES Coalition Launches Leading national NGOs come together to call for a Yes vote in the upcoming Divorce Referendum Leading national organisations came together today in a …
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Lawyers For Yes Divorce Referendum Campaign Launch
Issued 7 May 2019
Speaking at the Official Launch of the Lawyers for Yes Divorce Referendum Campaign in the Law Society today, a coalition of lawyers have come together to call on voters … -
Invitation to Lawyers For Yes Referendum Campaign
Issued 2 May 2019
Lawyers For Yes Referendum Campaign Tuesday 7th May 2019 at 5.00 pm President’s Hall, Law Society, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7 1hour CPD points On the 24th May 2019, there … -
FLAC attends Committee scrutiny of No Consent, No Sale Bill, 2019.
Issued 18 April 2019
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform and Taoiseach will hear today from legal rights group FLAC in relation to the detailed scrutiny of …
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FLAC Access to Justice Conference - 17 May 2019
Issued 17 April 2019
Save the date: Friday 17th May 2019 FLAC Access to Justice Conference FLAC, in association with the Law School in Trinity College, is delighted to invite you to our Access … -
“FLAC: Potential Tenant found to have been discriminated on the ‘housing assistance ground’ by the Circuit Court”
Issued 15 March 2019
FLAC today welcomed the finding of the Circuit Court that its Client, Mr. Damien Keogh, had been discriminated on the ‘housing assistance ground’, when a landlord … -
President Michael D Higgins speech marking FLAC’s 50th Anniversary and Official Opening of their New Office
Issued 26 February 2019
Dublin, 85/86 Dorset Street Upper, Monday, 25 February 2019 A chairde, Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil libh uilig as ucht an fáilte chroíúil a dhearadh sibh … -
President Michael D Higgins opens new FLAC head office in Dublin
Issued 25 February 2019
Event first in a year-long series to mark Free Legal Advice Centres’ 50th anniversary A better and more comprehensive system of legal aid, as well as securing the …