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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 … -
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 … -
Government must heed call for greater access to justice for minorities
Issued 19 February 2013
Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) today welcomed a report by a pan-European body against racism that clearly highlights the need to improve systems in …
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Scepticism over new IBF debt protocol
Issued 18 February 2013
Article published in the Irish Examiner, 4 February 2013. Reprinted here by kind permission. With the provision of the long-awaited personal insolvency legislation just …
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EU has duty to protect citizens' rights as much as preserve fiscal stability
Issued 7 February 2013
An event taking place in Dublin today and organised by Public Interest Law Alliance (PILA) will showcase the European Union's Charter protecting the fundamental rights of …