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Issued 19 August 2021
During the Covid pandemic, each of our lives were impacted by barriers, restrictions and uncertainty. Throughout these difficult times, FLAC has continued to work for those … -
‘Ten Years and Counting’ - FLAC paper examines the difficult question of family home mortgage arrears
Issued 18 August 2021
Today, the 18th of August, 2021, FLAC publishes the second of four papers in the series ‘From Pillar to Post’ which assess the difficulties facing consumer borrowers … -
43 NGOs and advocates join FLAC’s call on Justice Minister to ensure Ireland’s vulnerable and marginalised individuals, families and communities can access Civil Legal Aid
Issued 29 July 2021
Update: 44 NGOs and advocates join FLAC’s call on Justice Minister to ensure Ireland’s vulnerable and marginalised individuals, families and communities can access Civil … -
FLAC addresses Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community
Issued 22 July 2021
FLAC, Free Legal Advice Centres today, 22-07-2021, addressed the JOC on the subject of Access to housing and accommodation, including Traveller-specific accommodation. … -
Now is the time to talk about consumer debt warns Legal Rights NGO, FLAC.
Issued 30 June 2021
Launch of series of papers – From Pillar to Post Today, FLAC - Free Legal Advice Centres, launches the first in a series of four papers to raise concerns and create … -
Access to Justice unattainable for too many - NGO FLAC has 12,468 callers to their legal helpline during 2020.
Issued 29 June 2021
The Chief Justice of Ireland, the Hon. Mr Justice Frank Clarke, will virtually launch the FLAC 2020 Annual Report, “Remote Justice”, at 9:00am on Tuesday 29th June … -
Launch of 'Remote Justice' FLAC Annual Report 2020 via Zoom Tuesday, 29th June 2021
Issued 28 June 2021
FLAC's Annual Report for 2020 will be launched on Tuesday 29th June 2021 by the Chief Justice, Frank Clarke. 'Rights are even more important in a pandemic'. FLAC … -
New FLAC Chairperson - David Fennelly BL
Issued 22 June 2021
FLAC are delighted to announce the new Chairperson of FLAC is David Fennelly BL. David is a practising barrister and Assistant Professor in Law at Trinity College Dublin. … -
Announced review of equality law timely and necessary says legal rights NGO FLAC
Issued 22 June 2021
FLAC has welcomed the announcement today of a commitment to review Ireland’s Equality legislation. The announcement was made by Roderic O’Gorman TD, Minister for … -
Status Check: 20 Years of the Equal Status Acts - FLAC Seminar Series
Issued 12 May 2021
Status Check: 20 Years of the Equal Status Acts FLAC Seminar Series In Association with the School of Law, Trinity College Dublin Lunchtime Webinars (1:00pm – 2:00pm) … -
FLAC welcomes settlement of case regarding eviction proceedings against a Traveller Family by Dublin Airport Authority.
Issued 24 March 2021
Press Statement The FLAC Traveller Legal Service today welcomes the resolution of proceedings taken against its client by Dublin Airport Authority. These proceedings … -
FLAC welcomes the announcement of Civil Legal Aid System review.
Issued 22 February 2021
FLAC is delighted to welcome Minister McEntee’s commitment to review the Civil Legal Aid Scheme in Ireland which was published in … -
FLAC criticizes stress and confusion caused by retrospective taxation of Covid PUP
Issued 18 January 2021
Eilis Barry, Chief Executive of the Free Legal Advice Centres, has criticised the series of differing and confusing explanations provided by the Government in an attempt to … -
FLAC welcomes the clarification of ‘genuinely seeking work’ criteria for Covid PUP recipients who have been temporarily laid off.
Issued 10 December 2020
FLAC CE Eilis Barry has today welcomed the introduction of two new Social Welfare regulations which address some of FLAC’s concerns and recommendations in relation to the … -
Access to Information during Covid-19
Issued 10 December 2020
With the evolving #Covid19 situation FLAC's telephone information line is experiencing a lot of calls & so there may be delays. Thank you for your patience and …