Press Archive for
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The proposed merger of the Irish Human Rights Commission and the Equality Authority
Issued 1 June 2012
A paper presented by FLAC Senior Solicitor Michael Farrell at the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) seminar on anti-discrimination bodies, June 2012 -
Urgent need for leadership on mortgage arrears crisis
Issued 21 May 2012
The continued rise in households behind on their mortgage payments is another red flag for government to speed its reform of our hopelessly inadequate debt laws, said legal …
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Mortgage supplement changes premature and unsupportive of hard-pressed borrowers
Issued 25 April 2012
Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) expressed concern today that a proposed change to the Social Welfare Pensions Bill 2012 will remove an essential … -
Independence of new body the key to ensuring equality and human rights
Issued 20 April 2012
Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) welcomes the strong call for a new Human Rights & Equality Commission to be fully independent of government. …
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Need to learn from others' experience on personal insolvency law
Issued 19 April 2012
At a conference launched by Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton TD in Dublin this morning, legal rights organisation FLAC is bringing together Irish and international …
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Portlaoise FLAC urgently needs volunteer advisors
Issued 17 April 2012
The Portlaoise FLAC is seeking fully qualified solicitors and barristers to volunteer to become advisors. FLAC Advisors are asked to provide first stop legal advice and …
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Foy compensation decision welcome but legislation still needed
Issued 4 April 2012
FLAC welcomes the Government decision to consider paying compensation to Dr Lydia Foy for its failure to officially recognise her as a woman for many years but points out … -
Volunteer advisors are needed urgently in Finglas, Tallaght and Clondalkin
Issued 3 April 2012
FLAC is looking for fully qualified solicitors and barristers to become advisors in Finglas, Clondalkin and Tallaght FLAC centres in Dublin. Volunteer advisors will be asked …
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Briefing: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011
Issued 21 March 2012
FLAC presentation on Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011 to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality Wednesday 21 March 2012 FLAC (Free Legal Advice …
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Code already allows banks ample contact with customers, so why change it?
Issued 14 March 2012
Legal rights organisation FLAC today called on the Central Bank to clarify why it should allow banks to make more calls to hard-pressed customers in mortgage arrears, after a …
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FLAC Volunteer Training event on Legal Aid, Mortgage and Debt Issues and an update on Employment law
Issued 2 March 2012
FLAC supports its volunteers through providing training events that are useful during volunteering in our Centres. During our training courses we aim to cover 2 main topics …
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Transgender woman in civil partnership
Issued 22 February 2012
A transgender woman has officially entered a civil partnership with her female partner in Ireland. The registration ceremony, which took place some time ago, amounts to legal …
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Legal services reform must not be 'change for the sake of it'
Issued 21 February 2012
Government proposals to change how legal services are delivered in Ireland do not prioritise access to the legal system and thus will not improve the situation for many … -
FLAC reaction to mortgage arrears figures from Central Bank in February 2012
Issued 17 February 2012
FLAC Press Release Friday 17 February 2012 The legal rights organisation FLAC today said that even though the rise in mortgage debt was entirely predictable, there should be …
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Pancake morning in Ringsend - with a twist!
Issued 17 February 2012
Next Tuesday FLAC, in conjunction with Dublin 2-4-6 Citizens Information Service, are hosting a Pancake Morning with a difference: People coming along to the …