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- FLAC calls for Dynamic Debt Settlement System Issued 16 December 2010 In a society where credit has become the main driver of consumer spending, there has been an unacceptable failure by government to change the law to reflect that change in …
- 2011 Thomas Addis Emmet Fellowship Issued 6 December 2010 FLAC is now welcoming applications from law students, graduates, postgraduates and Law Society students for the 2011 Thomas Addis Emmet Fellowship. The Fellowship is run in …
- Judge rules deaf man can sit on jury Issued 29 November 2010 For the first time ever, a High Court Judge has ruled that a deaf person can sit on a jury in the Central Criminal Court. Judge Paul Carney today (Monday) ruled that …
- Expert Group Report: An Important Step In Addressing The Mortgage Arrears Problem Issued 17 November 2010 Today's Final Report from the Expert Group on Mortgage Arrears and Personal Debt contains a number of recommendations, which if implemented, should improve the situation for …
- FLAC: Debt Advice and Information Services must be protected from budget cuts Issued 4 November 2010 The latest statistics from MABS, the Money Advice and Budgeting Service, reveal that the average waiting time for a first-time appointment in some areas is now over two …
- FLAC makes submission on Immigration Residence and Protection Bill 2010 Issued 28 October 2010 FLAC has commented on the Immigration Residence and Protection Bill 2010 in a submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Women's Rights. The …
- FLAC urges consistent and fair decisions in Social Welfare Issued 27 October 2010 FLAC Press Release, Wednesday 27 October 2010 FLAC calls for consistent and fair decisions in Social Welfare FLAC, the Free Legal Advice Centres, today made a presentation to …
- FLAC calls for consistent and fair decisions in Social Welfare Issued 27 October 2010 FLAC made a presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection on Wednesday, 27 October. The Committe
- PILA to host 'Half Day Seminar on Public Interest Litigation' Issued 30 September 2010 PILA - the Public Interest Law Alliance which is a project of FLAC - are delighted to invite you to a half day seminar on public interest litigation on 29th October from 2:00 …
- Struggling Homeowners’ Needs Must be Prioritised Issued 1 September 2010 Wednesday 1 September 2010 Today the Financial Regulator has released quarterly figures which once again reveal a disturbing increase in the number of households in serious …
- European Human Rights Chief welcomes Government's transgender decision Issued 31 August 2010 Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg has welcomed the Government's decision "at long last" to recognise transgender woman Lydia Foy as a …
- FLAC reaction to proposed changes in family law, bankruptcy and civil legal aid Issued 30 August 2010 Legal rights organisation FLAC has commented on the draft legislation published today by the Department of Justice & Law Reform, the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) …
- Public given rare opportunity to shape mortgage arrears policy Issued 19 August 2010 The Financial Regulator is currently revising its Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears. As part of a consultation, it is offering the public a rare chance to contribute its …
- Cautious welcome for Financial Regulator's proposals Issued 13 August 2010 Legal rights organisation FLAC today gave a cautious welcome to the Financial Regulator's consultation paper on the code of conduct for mortgage arrears. Noting that the …
- FLAC Advisors are needed for Newbridge CIC Issued 23 July 2010 Since 1976 Newbridge Citizens Information Centre has provided a free, confidential and impartial information service. We are part of a network of CICs throughout the country …