News - Press Releases Category
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Seanad motion on social welfare appeals system supports need for change sooner rather than later
Issued 7 November 2012
Legal rights group FLAC today called on the government to make some simple changes to improve a key support system for people in Ireland, ahead of a motion being put forward … -
Time to reform social welfare appeals system
Issued 24 October 2012
Legal rights group FLAC today released a report recommending root-and-branch reform of the country's system for handling social welfare appeals. Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly … -
Europe rights leader greets Lydia Foy
Issued 18 October 2012
Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Nils Muiznieks yesterday (Thursday) met transgender woman Lydia Foy at a conference in Dublin. Speaking at the annual meeting of … -
Strong words must be matched by concrete action on banks' failings
Issued 17 October 2012
Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) today welcomed comments made by both Central Bank and Department of Finance officials that seemed to indicate a tougher …
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Debtors need sustained support, not just once-off financial advice
Issued 6 September 2012
Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) today gave a mixed reaction to the government's launch of a new independent financial advice scheme for distressed …
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No 'news' in steady growth of mortgage arrears; just rising cost in human misery countrywide
Issued 23 August 2012
The Central Bank today released figures showing that residential mortgage arrears are continuing to rise. The following is a statement by the Director General of legal rights …
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Davy research shows banks must change approach to tackling mortgage arrears
Issued 17 August 2012
Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) today warned that short-term measures from banks are not coping with Ireland's chronic mortgage arrears problem. Reacting …
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Maintaining basic standards will steer Irish society through recession
Issued 5 July 2012
Today Minister for Justice Alan Shatter TD opens the Dáil debate on the Personal Insolvency Bill. Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) which will be in …
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Relief at insolvency law reform - wary on bank veto & debtor supports
Issued 29 June 2012
Legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) today expressed its relief that the long-promised and very badly needed Personal Insolvency Bill had finally been released … -
Government 'action on mortgage debt' strategy not giving away plans
Issued 26 June 2012
Today's government's press conference on its 'Action on Mortgage Debt' did not reveal much detail on its proposed personal insolvency scheme. Legal rights organisation FLAC …
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Justice gap in Ireland continues to widen, says legal rights group
Issued 18 June 2012
The public's need for information and assistance on legal matters continues to rise across Ireland, says legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) in its annual … -
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 …