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Michael Farrell argues for greater human rights protections
Issued 3 December 2015
Speaking in Dublin this evening (3 December 2015), FLAC’s Senior Solicitor and life-long social justice activist Michael Farrell identified serious weaknesses in the … -
Speech by Michael Farrell to Dave Ellis Memorial Lecture No 9
Issued 3 December 2015
You can download the text of Michael Farrell's address on 'Using the Law to achieve social justice' on the occasion of the 9th Dave Ellis Memorial Lecture in Dublin on 3 … -
Volunteer survey 2015 launched
Issued 3 December 2015
FLAC has launched its first online Volunteer Survey. We would like to better understand the needs and experience of volunteers in the legal advice centres, and so we are … -
11th hour amendment could make Legal Services Bill a tool for widening access to justice
Issued 26 November 2015
In a submission to Seanad members ahead of today’s debate on the Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011, legal rights group FLAC said the Bill as it currently stands does not … -
Oireachtas Committee hears findings from public interest law seminar series
Issued 25 November 2015
The Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence & Equality today heard findings from a unique series of seminars examining the connections between legal action and social … -
State must end age discrimination against young people on social welfare
Issued 24 November 2015
Legal rights group FLAC welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton that her Department plans a review into the impact … -
Reaction: Court review of insolvency arrangements
Issued 20 November 2015
Legal rights group FLAC today said that new provisions for independent oversight of personal insolvency arrangements are a welcome first step towards adjusting the imbalance … -
Attention law students - Fellowship 2016 now open!
Issued 19 November 2015
FLAC is now accepting applications for the 2016 Thomas Addis Emmet Fellowship – a unique opportunity awarded each summer to an Irish law student interested in working on … -
Six months on, where are mortgage arrears measures?
Issued 16 November 2015
On 13 May 2015, the government announced a suite of measures aimed at tackling the problem of mortgage arrears and increasing the supports available for distressed borrowers. … -
Public Interest Litigation: Does it work?
Issued 16 October 2015
Pioneers in public interest litigation spoke at a seminar today (16 October 2015) at Dublin Institute of Technology examining the social impact of public interest …
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Lydia Foy receives European Citizen’s Prize 2015
Issued 14 October 2015
Dr Lydia Foy has today (Weds 14 Oct) become the first transgender Irish person to be honoured by the European Parliament. She has been awarded the Parliament’s highly … -
Budget 2016: Government must remember those who are not part of recovery
Issued 13 October 2015
Legal rights group FLAC today said while there was much to welcome in Budget 2016, its focus on ‘keeping the recovery going’ should not mean it left behind those who have … -
Legislation needed to ensure energy efficient houses in private rental sector
Issued 1 October 2015
Greater co-operation between Government departments required to ensure energy affordability for those on low income There is no specific provision in Irish legislation for … -
Lydia Foy honoured by European Parliament on day she receives birth certificate
Issued 25 September 2015
With the final barrier to recognition of her gender removed earlier this month, transgender champion Lydia Foy has this week obtained a birth certificate, giving her full … - Why do Irish banks prefer Stepchange model? Issued 25 September 2015 Legal rights group FLAC today expressed puzzlement at news that five major retail banks in Ireland are to fund a UK debt advice agency to provide a telephone support service …