Press Archive for
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Open Letter to politicians: Immediate action needed in mortgage arrears crisis
Issued 16 October 2009
A leading legal rights group is calling on all members of the Oireachtas to take immediate action on behalf of those who cannot meet their mortgage repayments, following a … -
Revised Programme for Government must trigger urgent overhaul of debt law
Issued 12 October 2009
The revised Programme for Government issued over the weekend gives hope that the government will now take seriously the urgent need for a comprehensive reform of the laws … -
New issue of FLAC News July-September 2009
Issued 30 September 2009
Legal rights organisation FLAC has published the latest issue of FLAC News, its quarterly newsletter. This quarter’s newsletter, now in its 19th year, features analysis of … -
Law Reform Commission consultation welcomed by legal rights group
Issued 22 September 2009
Recommendations by the Law Reform Commission to modernise debt enforcement and remove imprisonment for debtors in can't pay situations were today warmly welcomed by legal …
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Open letter to Taoiseach: Sign the ICESCR Optional Protocol
Issued 22 September 2009
An Taoiseach Brian Cowen, Department of the Taoiseach, Government Buildings, Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2 18th September 2009 Dear Taoiseach, On Thursday 24 September, …
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ERA lodges complaint with EU Commission
Issued 10 September 2009
Equality & Rights Alliance has lodged a legal complaint with the European Commission stating that Ireland is in breach of EU equality directives. ERA members contend that …
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Proposed changes to criminal legal aid scheme must preserve right of access to justice, says rights organisation
Issued 25 August 2009
The State should take care to preserve people's right to real and effective justice if it seeks to change the way it administers criminal legal aid, stressed a leading legal …
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Latest issue of FLAC newsletter focuses on debt
Issued 18 August 2009
Legal rights organisation FLAC has published the latest issue of FLAC News, its quarterly newsletter, with a focus this issue on debt. The newsletter, now in its 19th year, … -
More money advisors welcome, but government needs better coordination between departments and services
Issued 11 August 2009
Legal rights organisation FLAC has welcomed the appointment of 19 new advisors to the government's money advice agency, but warns that a more coordinated approach across …
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Proposed legislation on debt enforcement leaves "a mountain of reform left to climb"
Issued 6 July 2009
Legal rights organisation FLAC has welcomed the proposed changes to legislation that allows debtors to be imprisoned for failing to meet court-ordered repayments, but warns … -
New report proposes far-reaching changes in how justice system treats debtors
Issued 6 July 2009
Blues singer recalls her experience of debt enforcement at launch of FLAC report A new report detailing what FLAC director Noeline Blackwell called "the devastating and … -
Government plan is a useful first step in improving debt enforcement procedure
Issued 26 June 2009
Legal rights organisation FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) has welcomed the announcement that the Government intends to change the law so that courts will have to examine a …
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Judgment means State must end imprisonment for debt
Issued 18 June 2009
Victory in McCann case puts pressure on government to amend outdated laws immediately Legal rights organisation FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) welcomes the judgment of Ms. …
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Financial Regulator Consumer Panel adds weight to concerns for borrower protection
Issued 26 May 2009
Consultative Consumer Panel adds weight to concerns for borrower protection The newly issued commentary of the Consumer Panel of the Financial Regulator adds worrying weight …
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Into the breach: Bridging the gap between legal and social realities?
Issued 14 May 2009
Presentation by Noeline Blackwell, Director General, FLAC to Respond! conference, 7 May 2009 It surprises few people, if anyone at all, that those who have fewest resources …