Press Archive for
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Budget must respect human rights, even in recession
Issued 16 September 2011
At a pre-budget forum with Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton today, legal rights group FLAC laid out what it said were strict legal duties to maintain human rights … -
Minister's comments signal new action on debt
Issued 30 August 2011
Today's reported comments by Minister for Finance Michael Noonan that additional measures were required to tackle the growing problem of mortgage debt and that matters had to … -
Troubled mortgage countdown: One in 10, one in 9, one in 8...
Issued 29 August 2011
Legal rights group FLAC today said it was "not surprised" by Central Bank figures showing that mortgage arrears were continuing to mount and declared that the …
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FLAC wins appeal against decision of Financial Services Ombudsman
Issued 27 July 2011
In a decision in the High Court this morning, Judge Hanna found that the practice of some Finance Companies in refusing to accept back cars where Hire Purchase agreements …
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FLAC welcomes Transgender Report and Minister’s commitment to change the law
Issued 14 July 2011
The Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) today (14th July) welcomed the publication of the report of the Government's committee on the recognition of transgender persons and the …
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Government called on to honour commitment to review direct provision system
Issued 5 July 2011
Government parties were called on today to honour commitments made while in opposition to conduct a review of the system whereby applicants for protection in Ireland are …
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TV3's Lydia Foy documentary wins at the Justice Media Awards 2011
Issued 4 July 2011
TV3's The Morning Show has won a Merit Certificate at the Law Society's Justice Media Awards for a programme it did last year on "A 13-year Battle for Legal Recognition … -
FLAC welcomes steps on law reforms
Issued 24 June 2011
FLAC welcomes the early introduction of a new Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. The Bill, which was due to be introduced in the autumn of 2011 has been brought …
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Government must act now on transgender rights
Issued 21 June 2011
FLAC (the Free Legal Advice Centres) have marked the first anniversary of the final decision in the Lydia Foy transgender case by calling for urgent legislation to recognise …
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Legal rights group says better system for debt an urgent essential
Issued 2 June 2011
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) today released its Annual Report for 2010. Demand for information and advice from FLAC's network of free legal advice clinics, provided by …
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Navan FLAC is recruiting volunteers - apply now
Issued 1 June 2011
Fully qualified solicitors and barristers are needed to volunteer at our FLAC service in Navan, Co. Meath. The volunteers are asked to provide first stop legal advice in the …
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FLAC welcomes report of UN independent expert
Issued 20 May 2011
"Human rights are not a policy option, dispensable during times of economic hardship." The independent legal rights organisation FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) …
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FLAC reaction to frustration of Master of High Court
Issued 12 May 2011
The frustration felt by the Master of the High Court, Master Edmund Honohan, at the lack of an effective legal system for people who are seriously over indebted is also a …
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FLAC needs you - Flora Dublin Women's Mini-Marathon
Issued 11 May 2011
FLAC needs you... to run, walk or jog! The Flora Dublin Women's Mini-Marathon is taking place on Monday 6 June 2011and FLAC is entering a team to raise much needed funds for …
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Homeowners are under immense stress too
Issued 31 March 2011
"On foot of the bank 'stress tests,' there continues to be a lack of focus on struggling homeowners" The latest round of stress tests on Irish Banks and financial …