Press Archive for
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Government should change law on transgender people now
Issued 20 April 2009
The Government must commit itself to changing the law to legally recognise transgendered people, according to FLAC, which is representing a transgender woman in her bid for … -
Harsh economic times must not lead government to treat children unequally
Issued 9 April 2009
The legal rights organisation FLAC today commented on recent budget announcements on child benefit by saying that if the rationale behind the proposed taxation or means …
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Volunteers Needed - Arklow & Finglas areas
Issued 7 April 2009
FLAC urgently requires new volunteers in the Arklow and Finglas centres. Please help us expand our services in these locations If you are legally qualified in Ireland, live …
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Volunteers Urgently Needed!
Issued 2 March 2009
FLAC urgently requires new volunteers in the Waterford and Tipperary Town centres. Please help us bring this invaluable service to these locations! What we need If you are … -
Checklist for actions after losing your job
Issued 25 February 2009
FLAC has compiled a list of tips for people who have lost their jobs - it is not exhaustive and should be taken as a suggestion for actions rather than the final word on what … -
New mortgage arrears code will not protect borrowers, says FLAC
Issued 17 February 2009
"The newly issued Financial Regulator's code of conduct on mortgage arrears is deeply disappointing and represents even less protection for consumers than the draft code … -
Statutory code for mortgage arrears welcome
Issued 11 February 2009
FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) the legal rights organisation tonight welcomed the introduction of a statutory code for mortgage lenders as part of the Government's …
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'Narrow' mortgage repossessions code ignores consumers
Issued 3 February 2009
The Financial Regulator's proposed revised code to regulate the conduct of mortgage lenders is welcome, but is too narrowly focused for those who are currently in financial …
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FLACies do it for free - join FLAC for the mini-marathon!
Issued 2 February 2009
The Flora Women's Mini Marathon takes place in Dublin on 1 June 2009, the June Bank Holiday Monday. For the first time, FLAC is hoping to field a team to raise some … -
Speech: Steve Shapiro, Dave Ellis Memorial Lecture: 1 Dec 2008
Issued 28 January 2009
Second Annual Dave Ellis Memorial Lecture, 1 December 2008 Steve Shapiro, Legal Director, ACLU: The evolving human rights landscape in the United States Thank you to FLAC for … -
Submission on proposed code for mortgage arrears
Issued 27 January 2009
FLAC has prepared a detailed submission on the Financial Regulator's draft Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears. It is available to download in our policy section. The …
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Government needs to support borrowers too
Issued 22 December 2008
The government's plan for recapitalising the Irish banks is a shot in the arm for financial institutions - but does precious little for the customers of those banks who are …
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State response to mortgage arrears crisis is inadequate, says FLAC
Issued 19 December 2008
FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) today expressed its disappointment at the government response to the mortgage arrears crisis outlined in its frameworkdocument for building …
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FLAC shocked at Niall Crowley resignation
Issued 12 December 2008
FLAC is shocked that Niall Crowley has been forced to resign as Chief Executive of the Equality Authority because of the crippling cutbacks in the Authority’s budget. FLAC, …
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Charities bill will exclude promotion of human rights as charitable purpose
Issued 10 December 2008
Four human rights organisations - FLAC, Front Line, ICCL and Amnesty International Ireland - have issued a joint position paper addressed to Senators as they vote for the …