News - Press Releases Category
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As data shows 70,000 mortgages in arrears, deals done on loans sold to vulture funds must be honored
Issued 23 March 2018
As data shows 70,000 mortgages in arrears, deals done on loans sold to vulture funds must be honored State must insist that homeowners protected after loans transferred … -
UCD law student wins prestigious legal fellowship
Issued 20 March 2018
UCD law student, Tara Casey has been awarded the Thomas Addis Emmet Fellowships for 2018. The fellowship is run in association with FLAC and enables an outstanding Irish … -
FLAC welcomes the decision of the Minister for Justice and Equality to abolish the financial contribution requirement for civil legal aid for people affected by domestic violence in the District Court
Issued 28 December 2017
FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) welcomes the decision of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD, to abolish the financial contribution requirement for … -
European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly delivers 11th Annual Dave Ellis Memorial Lecture
Issued 28 November 2017
FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) has this evening (27.11.17) hosted its 11th Annual Dave Ellis Memorial Lecture at The Pillar Room, Rotunda Hospital. The annual event … -
Tenants Welcome European Committee of Social Rights Finding That Ireland Has Failed To Provide Adequate Housing Conditions on Local Authority Estates
Issued 23 October 2017
Local authority tenants have welcomed a landmark decision by the European Committee of Social Rights that has found that Ireland has failed to take sufficient and timely … -
No funds allocated for abolition of civil legal aid fees for victims of domestic violence in Budget 2018
Issued 10 October 2017
The Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) has long campaigned for civil legal aid fees to be automatically waived for victims of domestic violence when seeking safety, protection …
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FLAC welcomes the commitment of the Chief Justice on access to Justice
Issued 27 September 2017
Legal rights organisation FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres), has today warmly welcomed the recent comments of the newly appointed Chief Justice, the Hon Mr. Justice Frank … -
Housing Minister called on to clarify application of departmental circular where seriously ill man denied emergency accommodation
Issued 12 September 2017
The High Court learned today that settlement had been reached in proceedings brought by a seriously ill homeless man against Louth County Council and the Minister for … -
25,700 people received information and legal advice in 2016
Issued 31 July 2017
Top queries: family law, housing, employment law Welcome for reversal cuts to District Court private practitioner panel Call for end to legal aid fees in Domestic Violence … -
FLAC: Welcome for stronger consumer protections in new bill dealing with financial complaints
Issued 14 July 2017
Legal rights group FLAC today said a new law will introduce long awaited reforms of the legislation underpinning the Financial Services Ombudsman’s office. Earlier today … -
Traveller family left without access to sanitation facilities for 6 months wins equality case
Issued 25 April 2017
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has found that a Traveller family was discriminated against by Dublin City Council in accessing maintenance services. Sallyann … -
FLAC: Man unlawfully jailed for failure to pay debt released by High Court
Issued 30 March 2017
A man was released from Mountjoy Jail last week on High Court bail following an application brought by FLAC, the access to justice organisation, in a case that highlights …
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High Court vindicates right to a secret ballot in elections for people with visual impairment
Issued 30 March 2017
In an important victory for people with disabilities, the High Court has today found in favour of a man with a visual impairment seeking to vindicate his right to a secret … -
Welcome for initiative to improve access to justice
Issued 22 March 2017
Legal rights group FLAC today welcomed an announcement by the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice & Equality Frances Fitzgerald TD that a Group is to be set up to review … -
Worrying trends continue in latest mortgage arrears data – repossessions, restructures, longer term arrears
Issued 16 March 2017
The latest data on mortgage arrears released by the Central Bank confirms that worrying trends continue where family homes are in mortgage arrears. Legal rights group FLAC …