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Wexford FLAC is recruiting fully qualified solicitors and barristers
Issued 30 May 2013
Wexford FLAC is recruiting fully qualified solicitors and barristers to volunteer at the FLAC service in Wexford. Volunteer advisors are asked to provide first stop legal … -
Ireland in breach of human rights law on transgender recognition
Issued 23 May 2013
Ireland today is in clear and flagrant breach of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) because of its failure to legally recognise Dr Lydia Foy as a woman. And the … -
Pressing need for clear information & advice for consumers on personal debt options
Issued 16 May 2013
Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) today hosts an information event on 'Moving out of Personal Debt: How to use the new legal infrastructure on personal debt … -
Balance lender powers with consumer protections in reforming repossessions law
Issued 30 April 2013
As a relatively small but very important piece of law is being proposed to effectively make it easier for lenders to process repossessions through the courts, legal rights … -
Welcome for new community law & mediation resource in Limerick
Issued 26 April 2013
Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) today warmly greeted the launch of Limerick Community Law and Mediation Centre. This is the first service of its kind …
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Statement on Launch of Insolvency Service of Ireland
Issued 18 April 2013
FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) welcomes the issue of guidelines on minimum income and the regulations on Personal Insolvency Practitioners as necessary forerunners to the …
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Letterkenny FLAC is recruiting volunteer advisors
Issued 16 April 2013
Letterkenny Free Legal Advice Centre seeks fully qualified solicitors/barristers to join their team of lawyers in providing free initial legal advice to members of the public …
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Legal rights body disappointed at Commission failure to include Deaf Jurors
Issued 15 April 2013
Include deaf on inquest and civil juries, says FLAC FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) today welcomed the Law Reform Commission's call to widen the pool of potential jurors and …
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Legal rights body disappointed at Commission failure to include Deaf Jurors
Issued 15 April 2013
Include deaf on inquest and civil juries, says FLAC FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) today welcomed the Law Reform Commission’s call to widen the pool of potential jurors … -
Amend Code to give borrowers stronger hand in dealings with banks
Issued 10 April 2013
How banks treat borrowers in mortgage arrears on their family home is the focus today of the Central Bank in its review of a code of conduct for lenders. Legal rights group …
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Transgender law needed to avoid two-tier system
Issued 27 March 2013
The government must legislate for the recognition of all transgender people in Ireland, said legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) today. The organisation made … -
Mortgage arrears strategy needs active oversight to deliver on promise of sustainable results
Issued 13 March 2013
Mortgage arrears strategy needs active oversight to deliver on promise of sustainable results Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) says the litmus test of …
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More people in debt - but no corresponding rise in protection for them
Issued 7 March 2013
Two reports issued by the Central Bank this week highlight further concerns for those who are seriously over-indebted, according to legal rights group, FLAC. The …
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UN report criticises barriers for human rights defenders in Ireland
Issued 4 March 2013
Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) has welcomed a report on the situation of human rights defenders in Ireland by the United Nations Special Rapporteur, …
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New legal proceedings issued to highlight continued state injustice on transgender rights
Issued 27 February 2013
Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) today announced it had issued fresh proceedings on behalf of Dr Lydia Foy, a transgender woman who has been fighting for …