News - Press Releases Category
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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 … -
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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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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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …