Press Archive for
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FLAC welcomes Transgender Report and Minister’s commitment to change the law
Issued 14 July 2011
The Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) today (14th July) welcomed the publication of the report of the Government's committee on the recognition of transgender persons and the … -
Government called on to honour commitment to review direct provision system
Issued 5 July 2011
Government parties were called on today to honour commitments made while in opposition to conduct a review of the system whereby applicants for protection in Ireland are …
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TV3's Lydia Foy documentary wins at the Justice Media Awards 2011
Issued 4 July 2011
TV3's The Morning Show has won a Merit Certificate at the Law Society's Justice Media Awards for a programme it did last year on "A 13-year Battle for Legal Recognition … -
FLAC welcomes steps on law reforms
Issued 24 June 2011
FLAC welcomes the early introduction of a new Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. The Bill, which was due to be introduced in the autumn of 2011 has been brought …
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Government must act now on transgender rights
Issued 21 June 2011
FLAC (the Free Legal Advice Centres) have marked the first anniversary of the final decision in the Lydia Foy transgender case by calling for urgent legislation to recognise …
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Legal rights group says better system for debt an urgent essential
Issued 2 June 2011
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) today released its Annual Report for 2010. Demand for information and advice from FLAC's network of free legal advice clinics, provided by …
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Navan FLAC is recruiting volunteers - apply now
Issued 1 June 2011
Fully qualified solicitors and barristers are needed to volunteer at our FLAC service in Navan, Co. Meath. The volunteers are asked to provide first stop legal advice in the …
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FLAC welcomes report of UN independent expert
Issued 20 May 2011
"Human rights are not a policy option, dispensable during times of economic hardship." The independent legal rights organisation FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) …
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FLAC reaction to frustration of Master of High Court
Issued 12 May 2011
The frustration felt by the Master of the High Court, Master Edmund Honohan, at the lack of an effective legal system for people who are seriously over indebted is also a …
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FLAC needs you - Flora Dublin Women's Mini-Marathon
Issued 11 May 2011
FLAC needs you... to run, walk or jog! The Flora Dublin Women's Mini-Marathon is taking place on Monday 6 June 2011and FLAC is entering a team to raise much needed funds for …
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Homeowners are under immense stress too
Issued 31 March 2011
"On foot of the bank 'stress tests,' there continues to be a lack of focus on struggling homeowners" The latest round of stress tests on Irish Banks and financial …
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Reform urgently needed to remove Jury Service discrimination against Deaf People
Issued 3 March 2011
This week's criminal court sittings in Clare have had to be abandoned due to the failure of 215 people to show up for jury service in Ennis. The presiding Circuit Court …
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FLAC reaction to new mortgage arrears figures 28 Feb 2011
Issued 28 February 2011
FLAC Press Advisory, Monday 28th February 2011. Dublin. Following on the release by the Financial Regulator of the Central Bank of new figures for mortgage arrears on family …
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New banking charges will hit low-income customers hardest
Issued 17 February 2011
Regulator must carry out stress-testing of any charges and be empowered to ensure fairness This week another bank will introduce new charges which will negatively impact …
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FLAC publishes guide to improved Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears
Issued 18 January 2011
"The focus must be to keep people in their homes" The independent legal rights organisation FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) has issued guidelines to assist …