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61. Fellowship 2017 now open! Issued 30 November 2016 Attention law students –  FLAC is now accepting applications for the 2017 Thomas Addis Emmet Fellowship – a unique opportunity awarded each summer to an Irish law …
62. New guides for engaging with international human rights mechanisms published Issued 20 April 2016 Today, FLAC published two guides which demonstrate the value of shining an international spotlight on domestic human rights issues. The two guides aim to better equip both …
63. Volunteer survey 2015 launched Issued 3 December 2015 FLAC has launched its first online Volunteer Survey.    We would like to better understand the needs and experience of volunteers in the legal advice centres, and so we are …
64. Oireachtas Committee hears findings from public interest law seminar series Issued 25 November 2015 The Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence & Equality today heard findings from a unique series of seminars examining the connections between legal action and social …
65. Attention law students - Fellowship 2016 now open! Issued 19 November 2015 FLAC is now accepting applications for the 2016 Thomas Addis Emmet Fellowship – a unique opportunity awarded each summer to an Irish law student interested in working on …
66. FLAC suggestions to Oireachtas Committee on bankruptcy term Issued 9 July 2015 Legal rights group FLAC today noted a report from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice,  Defence and Equality proposing that the term for bankruptcy reduced from the …
67. Round-up: UN examination of Ireland under ICESCR Issued 10 June 2015 Disability, debt, housing, abortion, Direct Provision: UN tackles Irish government on basic rights A top UN body has questioned the Irish government on how it has fulfilled …
68. Briefing: Mortgage Arrears Figures issued 4 June 2015 Issued 4 June 2015 FLAC Briefing Note Central Bank Mortgage Arrears Figures issued 4 June 2015 Quite late into the second quarter of 2015, the Central Bank has today issued finally figures on …
69. FLAC in Portlaoise is recruiting new volunteer advisors Issued 30 May 2014 Solicitors and barristers fully qualified to practice in Ireland are now sought to volunteer at the FLAC service in Portlaoise, Co.Laois. The Portloaise FLAC provides a free …
70. Tralee FLAC is recruiting new volunteers for its Free Legal Advice Centre Issued 29 May 2014 Solicitors and barristers fully qualified to practice in Ireland are now recruited to volunteer at the FLAC service in Tralee, Co. Kerry. This service provides first stop …
71. FLAC to lead shadow reporting process for ESC covenant Issued 22 May 2014 One of FLAC's key aims is to advance international and national standards that promote human rights, which are fundamental to everyone and permeate all areas of law. Ireland …
72. Navan FLAC is recruiting new volunteers for its much needed service Issued 13 March 2014 Fully qualified solicitors and barristers are now recruited to volunteer at the FLAC service in Navan, Co. Meath. The volunteers are asked to provide first stop legal …
73. FLAC launches new video guides to court procedures Issued 5 December 2013 FLAC has launched a new series of video information clips on the Irish courts for the public. These basic video guides are available to view on FLAC's YouTube channel and …
74. 2014 Thomas Addis Emmet Fellowship Issued 4 December 2013 FLAC is now welcoming applications from law students, graduates, postgraduates and Law Society students for the 2014 Thomas Addis Emmet Fellowship. The Fellowship is run in …
75. Listowel FLAC Volunteers Needed Issued 13 November 2013 Fully qualified solicitors and barristers are needed to volunteer at the FLAC service in Listowel, Co. Kerry. The volunteers are asked to provide first stop legal information …