News - Press Releases Category
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Michael Farrell argues for greater human rights protections
Issued 3 December 2015
Speaking in Dublin this evening (3 December 2015), FLAC’s Senior Solicitor and life-long social justice activist Michael Farrell identified serious weaknesses in the … -
11th hour amendment could make Legal Services Bill a tool for widening access to justice
Issued 26 November 2015
In a submission to Seanad members ahead of today’s debate on the Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011, legal rights group FLAC said the Bill as it currently stands does not … -
State must end age discrimination against young people on social welfare
Issued 24 November 2015
Legal rights group FLAC welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton that her Department plans a review into the impact … -
Reaction: Court review of insolvency arrangements
Issued 20 November 2015
Legal rights group FLAC today said that new provisions for independent oversight of personal insolvency arrangements are a welcome first step towards adjusting the imbalance … -
Six months on, where are mortgage arrears measures?
Issued 16 November 2015
On 13 May 2015, the government announced a suite of measures aimed at tackling the problem of mortgage arrears and increasing the supports available for distressed borrowers. … -
Public Interest Litigation: Does it work?
Issued 16 October 2015
Pioneers in public interest litigation spoke at a seminar today (16 October 2015) at Dublin Institute of Technology examining the social impact of public interest … -
Lydia Foy receives European Citizen’s Prize 2015
Issued 14 October 2015
Dr Lydia Foy has today (Weds 14 Oct) become the first transgender Irish person to be honoured by the European Parliament. She has been awarded the Parliament’s highly … -
Budget 2016: Government must remember those who are not part of recovery
Issued 13 October 2015
Legal rights group FLAC today said while there was much to welcome in Budget 2016, its focus on ‘keeping the recovery going’ should not mean it left behind those who have … -
Legislation needed to ensure energy efficient houses in private rental sector
Issued 1 October 2015
Greater co-operation between Government departments required to ensure energy affordability for those on low income There is no specific provision in Irish legislation for … -
Lydia Foy honoured by European Parliament on day she receives birth certificate
Issued 25 September 2015
With the final barrier to recognition of her gender removed earlier this month, transgender champion Lydia Foy has this week obtained a birth certificate, giving her full … - Why do Irish banks prefer Stepchange model? Issued 25 September 2015 Legal rights group FLAC today expressed puzzlement at news that five major retail banks in Ireland are to fund a UK debt advice agency to provide a telephone support service …
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Gender Recognition Act goes live
Issued 8 September 2015
Today (Tues 8 September) it has become possible for the first time for transgender persons to apply to be recognised in their true gender, as the Department of Social … -
Guide aims to clarify law behind reclaiming welfare overpayments
Issued 20 July 2015
Legal rights groups FLAC and Community Law & Mediation have today launched two guides to the law underpinning the recovery of social welfare overpayments. The guides … -
‘Red letter day’ for transgender rights in Ireland with passing of recognition law
Issued 15 July 2015
FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) welcomes the passing by Seanad Eireann of the Gender Recognition Act which will, for the first time, allow Transgender persons to be … -
Over 28,000 people received legal help in 2014
Issued 6 July 2015
Minister for Justice & Equality Frances Fitzgerald today launched the Annual Report for 2014 of legal rights group FLAC. Launching the report and a guide to the law on …