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511. 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 …
512. 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State must end imprisonment for debt Issued 18 June 2009 Victory in McCann case puts pressure on government to amend outdated laws immediately Legal rights organisation FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) welcomes the judgment of Ms. …
513. 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 …
514. 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 …
515. Trans Rights and the Law Issued 7 May 2009 Presentation by Michael Farrell, Senior Solicitor, FLAC Transforming Attitudes Conference, 17 April 2009     I would first of all like to congratulate TENI, USI and BeLonG …
516. Solutions to debt crisis could be within government’s grasp Issued 29 April 2009 But it needs to focus on borrowers in trouble, not just banks, says FLAC When it comes to the debt crisis facing the country, the government should be working at least as …
517. 40 Years On: Equal access to justice not a reality Issued 25 April 2009 pThe economic downturn cannot be used as a justification to limit the protection of the rights of the individual, according to legal rights organisation, FLAC. As it …
518. Government should change law on transgender people now Issued 20 April 2009 The Government must commit itself to changing the law to legally recognise transgendered people, according to FLAC, which is representing a transgender woman in her bid for …
519. Harsh economic times must not lead government to treat children unequally Issued 9 April 2009 The legal rights organisation FLAC today commented on recent budget announcements on child benefit by saying that if the rationale behind the proposed taxation or means …
520. Volunteers Needed - Arklow & Finglas areas Issued 7 April 2009 FLAC urgently requires new volunteers in the Arklow and Finglas centres. Please help us expand our services in these locations If you are legally qualified in Ireland, live …
521. Volunteers Urgently Needed! Issued 2 March 2009 FLAC urgently requires new volunteers in the Waterford and Tipperary Town centres. Please help us bring this invaluable service to these locations! What we need If you are …
522. Checklist for actions after losing your job Issued 25 February 2009 FLAC has compiled a list of tips for people who have lost their jobs - it is not exhaustive and should be taken as a suggestion for actions rather than the final word on what …
523. New mortgage arrears code will not protect borrowers, says FLAC Issued 17 February 2009 "The newly issued Financial Regulator's code of conduct on mortgage arrears is deeply disappointing and represents even less protection for consumers than the draft code …
524. Statutory code for mortgage arrears welcome Issued 11 February 2009 FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) the legal rights organisation tonight welcomed the introduction of a statutory code for mortgage lenders as part of the Government's …
525. 'Narrow' mortgage repossessions code ignores consumers Issued 3 February 2009 The Financial Regulator's proposed revised code to regulate the conduct of mortgage lenders is welcome, but is too narrowly focused for those who are currently in financial …