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Discrimination claims against pubs should be heard in the Workplace Relations Commission and access to legal aid provided, says FLAC
Issued 14 February 2022
FLAC is calling on the Government to urgently act on the recommendations of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) in relation to discrimination complaints … -
FLAC welcomes IHREC’s focus on access to justice and calls for Government to begin overdue legal aid review
Issued 10 February 2022
Speaking following the launch of IHREC’s Strategic Plan 2022-2024 today, Eilis Barry, CE of the human rights charity FLAC welcomed the commission’s commitment to access … -
UN Human Rights Review of Ireland: FLAC welcomes State’s commitment to “comprehensive and independent” review of Civil Legal Aid but expresses dismay at refusal to prohibit Racial Profiling.
Issued 9 February 2022
The United Nations Human Rights Council has just published its report on foot the recent review of Ireland’s Human Rights record through the Universal Periodic Review … -
FLAC welcomes landmark Supreme Court decision concerning the summary eviction of Travellers and seeks urgent legislative reform
Issued 31 January 2022
FLAC welcomes the landmark judgement of the Supreme Court delivered today in a case concerning an application under the Planning Acts for the removal of an extended Traveller … -
FLAC Statement on the death of Frank Callanan SC.
Issued 13 December 2021
It is with profound sadness we at FLAC learned of the death of Frank Callanan SC. He was without equal at the Irish Bar and his is death is a huge loss to the legal, … -
FLAC welcomes WRC decisions in favour of client who suffered discrimination after disclosing his HIV status.
Issued 13 December 2021
The Workplace Relations Commission yesterday issued decisions in two linked cases in favour of a man who suffered discrimination, contrary to the Equal Status Acts, after … -
Waterford Council Decision not to proceed with halting site quashed today in case taken by the FLAC Traveller Legal Service.
Issued 23 November 2021
In the case, Ellen Delaney and Mary O’Reilly v Waterford City and County Council, which was heard remotely today by Judge Meenan, Waterford City Council agreed to an order … -
Irish legal profession to celebrate third Pro Bono Week, calling for increased participation in pro bono.
Issued 18 November 2021
On Monday, 22 November 2021, lawyers from A&L Goodbody, Arthur Cox, Holohan Solicitors, KOD Lyons, Leman's, Mason, Hayes & Curran, Matheson, McCann FitzGerald LLP, … -
FLAC warns that the distress of Covid may be followed by the stress of consumer over-indebtedness, as the cost of living rises and payment breaks and supports are removed.
Issued 3 November 2021
Today Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) publishes the third of four papers in the series ‘From Pillar to Post’ which examines issues arising in new and existing … -
FLAC welcomes settlement of Circuit Court Discrimination Case taken by a woman of Romani heritage against An Garda Síochána
Issued 14 October 2021
A discrimination case taken by Professor Ethel Brooks, against An Garda Síochána on foot of an interaction with a member of An Garda Síochána at Dublin Airport reached … -
FLAC welcomes increase in legal aid funding as a step in the right direction - Budget 2022
Issued 13 October 2021
Speaking following the Budget announcement of an additional €3.3m to support the work of the State’s Legal Aid Board, including the provision of legal advice and legal … -
FLAC highlights barriers to justice and inequality at UN Review of Ireland
Issued 7 October 2021
FLAC CE Eilis Barry today presented at the UN Universal Periodic Review Pre-sessions. FLAC was joined by a variety of Irish human rights organisations, each presenting on a … -
ProBono Pledge Ireland: NGO Pitch Event
Issued 30 September 2021
First joint legal and civil society event of its kind PILA, FLAC’s public interest law project, will hold their first ProBono Pledge Ireland: NGO Pitch Event on … -
New FLAC Telephone Information Line Number
Issued 20 September 2021
FLAC has today, Monday 20th September, introduced a new phone number for its Telephone Information and Referral line. Individuals looking to access free basic legal … -
FLAC: Housing for All must be built on foundations of Rights and Equality
Issued 2 September 2021
FLAC welcomes the aspirations to end homelessness and increase social and affordable housing in the Government’s Housing for All plan. However, FLAC is concerned that …