Press Archive for
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FLAC asks Government to implement human rights report's recommendations on access to justice
Issued 1 May 2008
In a statement issued today, FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) welcomed the publication of a report from the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe on his … -
FLAC News January-March 2008 issue available
Issued 31 March 2008
Download the current issue of FLAC News here.
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Access to Justice Concerns with Immigration Bill
Issued 18 March 2008
The Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill which was published on 29 January 2008 is a significant piece of legislation which will affect not just those who seek to come … -
Committee hears how inconsistent social welfare decisions particularly affect those on low incomes
Issued 6 February 2008
(You can access the full submission in our publications section.) The inconsistencies between the decisions of different officials exacerbates the hardship imposed on very …
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FLAC Submission to DSFA Technical Review of Social Welfare Code to examine its Compatibility with the Equal Status Acts, 2000-2004
Issued 4 February 2008
You can dounload a copy of FLAC's submission here.
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FLAC reaction to Immigration Residence and Protection Bill 2008
Issued 29 January 2008
In its first reaction to the Immigration Residence & Protection Bill which was published today, FLAC, the non-governmental organisation campaigning for equal access to …
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FLAC, ICCL and IPRT submission to List of Issues stage under ICCPR
Issued 11 January 2008
As a party to the UN International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Ireland is required to submit a periodic report to the Covenant's monitoring body, the UN Human …
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Launch of Legal Guide to Moneylending
Issued 3 January 2008
One of the oldest forms of borrowing has been highlighted in a new guide called "Moneylending and the Law" published by FLAC, the Free Legal Advice Centres. In …
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Applications now open for the 2008 Thomas Addis Emmet Fellowship
Issued 18 December 2007
Through the Thomas Addis Emmet Fellowship, FLAC gives one Irish law student the opportunity to take part in a programme run in conjunction with the University of Washington, …
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Children go without medicine because of Government “Child Benefit” residency clause
Issued 20 November 2007
Some 3,000 children in Ireland are being deprived of basic necessities such as over the counter medicines because their parents cannot afford them as they do not qualify for …
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European Committee declares Free Travel case admissible
Issued 9 November 2007
The European Committee on Social Rights, which monitors the European Social Charter, has declared admissible a complaint taken by FLAC and the International Federation of … -
FLAC Welcomes High Court decision in Foy Case
Issued 19 October 2007
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) today (19th October) welcomed the judgment in the Lydia Foy case and called on the Government to take immediate steps to provide legal …
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FLAC calls for Government action to recognise Transgendered Persons
Issued 19 October 2007
Welcomes first ever Declaration of Incompatibility with European Convention on Human Rights Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) today (19th October) welcomed the judgment in the …
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Briefing Note on the Lydia Foy Case and Transgender Transsexual Cases Generally
Issued 19 October 2007
Introduction Transgender or transsexual persons are people whose psychological or 'brain' sex is different from their physical sexual characteristics. They feel they are …
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Child poverty must be government priority
Issued 3 July 2007
Prior to May 2004, Child Benefit was a universal non-contributory payment paid to the parent/guardian of every child in Ireland. The uncomfortable prospect of so-called …