Press Archive for
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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 …
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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 …
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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Victory in McCann case puts pressure on government to amend outdated laws immediately Legal rights organisation FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) welcomes the judgment of Ms.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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …