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16. Proposed reductions to the social welfare entitlements of divorced and separated lone parents not required by O’Meara judgment, FLAC tells Oireachtas Committee Issued 18 June 2025 FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) appeared before the Oireachtas Social Welfare Committee this morning (18 June 2025) to outline its proposed amendments to the Social Welfare …
17. Traveller family were entitled to take Judicial Review case challenging “unfair” Circuit Court Discrimination appeal, Court of Appeal finds Issued 9 June 2025 The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal taken by a hotel which sought to overturn a High Court decision in favour of a young Traveller family who were subject to an …
18. FLAC calls for amendments to Bereaved Partner’s Pension Bill which will give effect to O’Meara judgment Issued 25 March 2025 FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) has published its preliminary analysis and recommendations concerning the the Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner's Pension) Bill 2025. The 2025 …
19. Exclusion of blind student from Summer Provision Scheme constituted disability discrimination, WRC finds Issued 30 September 2024 The secondary school student (who was represented by FLAC) made discrimination complaints to the Workplace Relations Commission about his exclusion from the Summer Provision …
20. PRESS RELEASE: FLAC Annual Report 2023 Issued 23 September 2024 Work of legal NGO FLAC demonstrates the powerful impact of access to justice, and unmet need for early legal information and advice FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) has …
21. High Court quashes “Unfair” Circuit Court Decision in Traveller Family’s Hotel Discrimination Case Issued 9 September 2024 The young family (represented by FLAC) had succeeded in a WRC discrimination case against Charleville Park Hotel after it denied them access to accommodation. Their victory …
22. FLAC appears before Oireachtas Committee to discuss legislation to implement the landmark Supreme Court decision in O’Meara Issued 2 July 2024 Legislation will make social welfare payments for bereaved people and their families available to cohabitants and their children. FLAC (which represented the O’Meara …
23. FLAC highlights the urgent need for improved Traveller Accommodation and Anti-Discrimination legislation at Oireachtas Committee Hearing Issued 21 March 2024 FLAC highlights the urgent need for improved Traveller Accommodation and Anti-Discrimination legislation at Oireachtas Committee Hearing FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) …
24. FLAC welcomes landmark Supreme Judgment on Equal Treatment for Parents and their Children regardless of marital status Issued 22 January 2024 The Supreme Court has unanimously upheld an appeal brought by John O’Meara and his children which challenged a refusal to award them a Widower’s Pension. Mr O’Meara …
25. Legal Rights NGO FLAC calls for stronger and clearer ‘Family’ and ‘Care’ amendments to be put to Referendum Issued 12 January 2024 FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) has provided Government and members of the Oireachtas with recommendations for strengthening and clarifying the ‘family’ and ‘care’ …
26. Peter Ward SC delivers annual FLAC Justice Lecture Issued 13 December 2023 Lecture focuses on lessons for the future of access to justice and equality in Ireland, and successfully achieving impactful constitutional reform. Mr Ward expressed concerns …
27. FLAC highlights concerns with the proposed ‘Care’ referendum wording and the need for information on the practical effects of the proposed ‘Family’ amendment Issued 12 December 2023 FLAC has today written to the Taoiseach, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and relevant Oireachtas Committees outlining a number of concerns …
28. WRC finds Family refused access to hotel for Confirmation celebration were subject to discrimination on the Traveller Community ground Issued 9 November 2023 Margaret O’Sullivan, her sister and her partner (each of whom were represented by FLAC) made discrimination complaints under the Equal Status Acts after the family’s …
29. Flac expresses solidarity with the Criminal Bar ahead of planned Withdrawal of Services Issued 27 September 2023 Independent Access to Justice organisation Flac (Free Legal Advice Centres) has voiced its support for the withdrawal of services by members of the Criminal Bar on 3 October …
30. Supreme Court sets May 2025 deadline for expansion of electorate in Seanad University Panel elections Issued 26 July 2023   Mr Heneghan, who was represented by FLAC, is a graduate of the University of Limerick. He took a constitutional challenge to laws which mean that only graduates of TCD and …