Press Archive for
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Joint release: Support groups seek independent complaints mechanism for direct provision
Issued 23 June 2010
A number of non-governmental organisations working in the area of asylum and refugee rights today called for the introduction of an independent complaints mechanism for … -
Government drops appeal in historic transgender case
Issued 21 June 2010
Taoiseach to tell Dail Ireland is in breach of rights treaty The Government has withdrawn its appeal to the Supreme Court in the case of transgender woman Lydia Foy. It has … -
Joint FLAC/NCLC Release: Proposed social welfare measures are unnecessary and regressive
Issued 17 June 2010
Two independent legal rights bodies have condemned changes proposed in the government's latest social welfare bill as "unnecessary and regressive." In a joint … -
New credit legislation brings no clarity for consumers
Issued 14 June 2010
Despite assurances following regulatory failures, the government has again failed to adequately prioritise consumer interests, said legal rights group FLAC today. This …
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FLAC warns of danger to society from rise in serious mortgage arrears
Issued 27 May 2010
Legal rights group FLAC expressed grave concern today over fresh figures from the Financial Regulator that show mortgage arrears are continuing to rise steadily. The …
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Wide range of solutions to mortgage crisis needed, not silver bullet
Issued 26 May 2010
Legal rights organisation FLAC today welcomed comments earlier today from Financial Regulator Matthew Elderfield that indicated consumer concerns were a priority for the …
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Launch of Irish Human Rights Law Review
Issued 20 May 2010
L-R: Michael Farrell, Emily O'Reilly, Donncha O'Connell. Photo: Derek Speirs. At an event in Dublin on Thursday 20 May 2010, hosted by the Public Interest Law Alliance …
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Urgent need to regulate debt collection industry
Issued 18 May 2010
A not-for-profit organisation that campaigns for legal rights called today for the regulation of debt collection in Ireland in the face of increasing contact by harassed … -
International bodies can protect rights at home
Issued 7 May 2010
uuLegal rights organisation FLAC today encouraged people in Ireland to use international legal mechanisms to protect their rights at home. Speaking at a seminar organised by …
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Pray for the dead, but fight like hell for the living
Issued 6 May 2010
Notes for a short reflection at ICTU event to mark Workers Memorial Day 28 April 2010 at Chester Beatty Library, Dublin by Noeline Blackwell, Director General, FLAC. …
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FLAC event highlights need to use law to create a more equal society
Issued 16 April 2010
Public interest law in action: FLAC event highlights need to use law to create a more equal society A conference on Public Interest Law in action taking place today in Dublin … -
Deaf jurors plan welcomed by legal rights body
Issued 31 March 2010
Legal rights group FLAC has welcomed a proposal to allow deaf and blind persons to serve on juries. FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) has taken a High Court case challenging …
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Government must not forget 'My NAMA' in debt crisis
Issued 30 March 2010
A not-for-profit organisation that campaigns for the legal rights of indebted consumers called on the government today to strike a balance in its approach to Ireland's debt …
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URGENT: Volunteer lawyers needed for Arklow centre
Issued 16 March 2010
The Legal Advice Centre based in the CIC in Arkow is currently experiencing a shortage of solicitors and/or barristers, which is seriously impairing the service offered to …
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Mortgage arrears figures for end of 2009 continue to cause worry
Issued 3 March 2010
Legal rights organisation FLAC today warned that information from the Financial Regulator on mortgage arrears for the last quarter of 2009 continues the upward trend in …