News - Press Releases Category
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Struggling Homeowners’ Needs Must be Prioritised
Issued 1 September 2010
Wednesday 1 September 2010 Today the Financial Regulator has released quarterly figures which once again reveal a disturbing increase in the number of households in serious … -
European Human Rights Chief welcomes Government's transgender decision
Issued 31 August 2010
Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg has welcomed the Government's decision "at long last" to recognise transgender woman Lydia Foy as a …
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FLAC reaction to proposed changes in family law, bankruptcy and civil legal aid
Issued 30 August 2010
Legal rights organisation FLAC has commented on the draft legislation published today by the Department of Justice & Law Reform, the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) …
- Public given rare opportunity to shape mortgage arrears policy Issued 19 August 2010 The Financial Regulator is currently revising its Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears. As part of a consultation, it is offering the public a rare chance to contribute its …
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Cautious welcome for Financial Regulator's proposals
Issued 13 August 2010
Legal rights organisation FLAC today gave a cautious welcome to the Financial Regulator's consultation paper on the code of conduct for mortgage arrears. Noting that the …
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FLAC welcomes decision to quash jury ban on deaf woman
Issued 14 July 2010
No blanket exclusion of deaf jurors, but state should go further FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres), which represented deaf woman Joan Clarke, welcomed the ruling of the High …
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FLAC welcomes interim recommendations of Expert Group
Issued 6 July 2010
FLAC today welcomed provisions contained in the interim report of the Mortgage Arrears and Personal Debt Expert Group but noted that major issues remain to be addressed by …
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Forced transfer of asylum seekers ignores rights, says legal group
Issued 6 July 2010
Legal rights group FLAC today described as "very worrying" recent developments around the announcement that some 150 people living in the Mosney direct provision …
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IMF support for vulnerable homeowners brings a necessary balance: says FLAC
Issued 25 June 2010
The legal rights group FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) said today that the recommendation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in relation to vulnerable houseowners was …
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Joint release: Support groups seek independent complaints mechanism for direct provision
Issued 23 June 2010
A number of non-governmental organisations working in the area of asylum and refugee rights today called for the introduction of an independent complaints mechanism for …
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Government drops appeal in historic transgender case
Issued 21 June 2010
Taoiseach to tell Dail Ireland is in breach of rights treaty The Government has withdrawn its appeal to the Supreme Court in the case of transgender woman Lydia Foy. It has … -
New credit legislation brings no clarity for consumers
Issued 14 June 2010
Despite assurances following regulatory failures, the government has again failed to adequately prioritise consumer interests, said legal rights group FLAC today. This …
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FLAC warns of danger to society from rise in serious mortgage arrears
Issued 27 May 2010
Legal rights group FLAC expressed grave concern today over fresh figures from the Financial Regulator that show mortgage arrears are continuing to rise steadily. The …
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Wide range of solutions to mortgage crisis needed, not silver bullet
Issued 26 May 2010
Legal rights organisation FLAC today welcomed comments earlier today from Financial Regulator Matthew Elderfield that indicated consumer concerns were a priority for the …
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Launch of Irish Human Rights Law Review
Issued 20 May 2010
L-R: Michael Farrell, Emily O'Reilly, Donncha O'Connell. Photo: Derek Speirs. At an event in Dublin on Thursday 20 May 2010, hosted by the Public Interest Law Alliance …