Press Archive for
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LGBTQI Survey Launch
Issued 31 May 2023
Press Release on LGBTQI Survey Launch FLAC Launches Research Survey to Address Unmet Legal Needs in Ireland's LGBTQI+ Community FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) has …
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National Volunteer Week 2023
Issued 20 May 2023
This year’s National Volunteering Week theme is ‘#ConnectingCommunities’ We begin #NVWIreland by spotlighting one of FLAC's Telephone Information Line Volunteers. Ciara …
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Circuit Court rules that Dunnes Stores discriminated against Roma Women
Issued 18 May 2023
FLAC PRESS RELEASE 18 May 2023 His Honour Judge John O’Connor has upheld an appeal brought by two Roma women (who were represented by FLAC) against a decision of the …
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Invitation to Tender – Evaluation of Anti-Racism Advocacy Training Programme
Issued 9 May 2023
This invitation to tender has now closed FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) and INAR (Irish Network Against Racism) invite tenders for a short-term contract to evaluate a …
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LANDMARK SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT: Laws limiting electorate for Seanad University Panels are unconstitutional; Oireachtas must legislate to expand franchise
Issued 31 March 2023
FLAC PRESS RELEASE 31 March 2023 LANDMARK SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT: Laws limiting electorate for Seanad University Panels are unconstitutional; Oireachtas must legislate to …
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FLAC responds to comments from Taoiseach relating to ‘notices of termination’, the role of the Courts and advising tenants to seek free legal advice
Issued 29 March 2023
FLAC has today responded to comments made by the Taoiseach in which he repeatedly advised tenants facing eviction to contact FLAC. During Leaders’ Questions yesterday, …
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FLAC: Success of ambitious new Anti-Racism Plan depends on commitment to urgent cross-Governmental implementation
Issued 21 March 2023
FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) has welcomed the publication today of the new National Action Plan Against Racism. The plan reflected many of the recommendations made by …
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Invitation to Tender for the Review of FLAC Services
Issued 8 February 2023
Invitation to Tender for the Review of FLAC Services E: recruitment@flac.ie | W: www.flac.ie A downloadable pdf copy of the Tender Document is available here Introduction …
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Season's Greetings from FLAC
Issued 19 December 2022
Wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year to all our friends, colleagues and service users from FLAC staff and council! Our Phone Advice Clinics have now …
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PILA is delighted to be one of the recipients of the #IrelandForUkraine grant from the Community Foundation of Ireland to help Ukrainians in Ireland
Issued 19 October 2022
PILA is delighted to be one of the recipients of the #IrelandForUkraine grant from the Community Foundation of Ireland to help Ukrainians in Ireland. We give thanks to all …
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WRC ORDERS SUPERMARKET TO PAY €12,000 COMPENSATION FOR TRAVELLER DISCRIMINATION
Issued 12 October 2022
FLAC welcomes the decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) to award its clients €12,000 for the effects of the discrimination they suffered on a visit to …
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Oireachtas must address lack of recognition for bereaved members of Cohabiting Couples and their families
Issued 7 October 2022
The High Court ruled this morning that a bereaved member of a cohabiting couple with three children, who had been living together in a committed relationship for 20 years, is …
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WRC AWARDS FLAC CLIENT COMPENSATION FOR TRAVELLER DISCRIMINATION
Issued 30 September 2022
FLAC welcomes the decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) to award its client €2,000 for the effects of the discrimination he was subjected to by a local waste …
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FLAC’s Public Interest Law Alliance launches new All-Ireland Legal Guides for NGOs
Issued 13 September 2022
On Wednesday, the 14th of September 2022 at 10am, PILA, a project of FLAC, will officially launch a series of legal Guides for NGOs across the Republic of Ireland and …
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FLAC: IRFU Gender Participation Policy may give rise to unlawful discrimination and serious human rights and equality concerns
Issued 11 August 2022
FLAC: IRFU Gender Participation Policy may give rise to unlawful discrimination and serious human rights and equality concerns Legal rights organisation FLAC has voiced …