Press Archive for
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FLAC urges caution on banking sector initiative for voluntary debtor deals
Issued 31 January 2013
Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) today expressed its concerns around yesterday's announcement by the Irish Banking Federation of a new initiative … -
Newbridge FLAC urgently needs volunteers
Issued 4 January 2013
Since 1976 Newbridge Citizens Information Centre has provided a free, confidential and impartial information service. A large number of the queries are of a legal nature and …
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New insolvency law very welcome, but time will tell if it will be effective
Issued 20 December 2012
While welcoming the passage through the Oireachtas of Personal Insolvency legislation as a desperately needed development, legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) …
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2013 Thomas Addis Emmet Fellowship
Issued 17 December 2012
FLAC is now welcoming applications from law students, graduates, postgraduates and Law Society students for the 2013 Thomas Addis Emmet Fellowship. The Fellowship is run in … -
We need human rights standards to rebalance society in austerity
Issued 13 December 2012
One of Europe's most respected human rights champions has today spoken out against the relentless drive to austerity, saying that Ireland needs to rebalance itself by … -
Frightening depth revealed in mortgage arrears figures
Issued 13 December 2012
For the thirteenth consecutive quarter, the Central Bank has today released figures that show yet another increase in the level of mortgage arrears that affect people's …
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European rights watchdog demands action on transgender rights, asylum reform
Issued 6 December 2012
A leading European human rights watchdog has released details of his correspondence with Irish ministers, calling on the government to work more quickly to legislate for … -
Lydia Foy and the Struggle for Gender Recognition: a case study in public interest litigation
Issued 30 November 2012
Legal update on Lydia Foy's struggle for gender recognition, written by FLAC Senior Solicitor Michael Farrell for the inaugural edition of the DCU Socio Legal Studies Review. … -
No cart before horse: Ground-breaking insolvency law needs careful political scrutiny
Issued 29 November 2012
Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) is seriously concerned that debate on important aspects of the Personal Insolvency legislation will either not happen at …
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Navan FLAC is looking for volunteers
Issued 23 November 2012
Fully qualified solicitors and barristers are needed to volunteer at the FLAC service in Navan, Co. Meath. The volunteers are asked to provide first stop legal information …
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The role of litigation: Giant Leaps and Baby Steps
Issued 23 November 2012
A paper on the role of litigation in securing economic, social and cultural rights presented by FLAC's Michael Farrell to the Amnesty International Conference 2012. The … -
Government debt plan failing consumers
Issued 20 November 2012
Ahead of the Bill's introduction to the Seanad on Wednesday, legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) is today presenting its assessment of the Personal Insolvency … -
Government losing golden opportunity to reform sub-standard appeals system
Issued 8 November 2012
Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) says the government has "wasted a golden opportunity" to implement some simple changes to vastly improve a key welfare … -
Seanad motion on social welfare appeals system supports need for change sooner rather than later
Issued 7 November 2012
Legal rights group FLAC today called on the government to make some simple changes to improve a key support system for people in Ireland, ahead of a motion being put forward … -
Time to reform social welfare appeals system
Issued 24 October 2012
Legal rights group FLAC today released a report recommending root-and-branch reform of the country's system for handling social welfare appeals. Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly …