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FLAC hosts Conference on the legal implications of the Public Sector Duty
Issued 30 October 2018 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|
FLAC hosted a significant one day conference on the legal implications of the public sector duty in Dublin on Friday 19th October. It was the first conference on the legal … -
FLAC Conference on the legal implications of the Public Sector Duty in Irish law
Issued 4 October 2018 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|
Friday 19th October, Morrison Hotel, Lower Ormond Quay FLAC Conference: The legal implications of the Public Sector Duty in Irish law FLAC is delighted to invite you to our … -
FLAC Conference on the legal implications of the public sector duty in Irish law
Issued 2 August 2018 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|
Save the date: Friday 19th October FLAC Conference on the legal implications of the public sector duty in Irish law FLAC is delighted to invite you to our conference on the …
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FLAC holds Pop-up LGBTQ Legal Advice Clinic for Pride Week
Issued 20 June 2018 |access-to-justice|
As part of the 2018 Pride celebrations, FLAC hosted a Free Legal Advice Clinic specifically for the LGBTQ community on Monday 25th June. The clinic took place … -
National Volunteer Week: I get great satisfaction from the volunteering I do with FLAC
Issued 15 May 2018 |access-to-justice|
"Sometimes I find that people can be a little wary of the formal setting of a solicitor’s office. They aren’t sure where the first stop should be in tackling a problem … -
New Domestic Violence laws a welcome step in protecting abuse victims
Issued 2 May 2018 |access-to-justice|civil-legal-aid|
New Domestic Violence laws a welcome step in protecting abuse victims-FLAC New laws giving greater legal protection for victims of domestic violence are a positive step, Free … -
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 |access-to-justice|
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 |access-to-justice|
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 … -
Introduction to 10th Dave Ellis Memorial Lecture by Peter Ward
Issued 28 November 2017 |access-to-justice|
THE DAVE ELLIS MEMORIAL LECTURE 2017 INTRODUCTION TO THE LECTURE BY EMILY O’REILLY, EUROPEAN OMBUDSMAN PETER WARD SC, CHAIRPERSON FLAC Check against delivery …
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Speech by Emily O'Reilly to the 11th Annual Dave Ellis Memorial Lecture
Issued 28 November 2017 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|
ANNUAL DAVE ELLIS MEMORIAL LECTURE - ACCESS TO JUSTICE Emily O’Reilly, European Ombudsman 27 November 2017 Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests I’m both pleased and … -
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 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|
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 |access-to-justice|civil-legal-aid|
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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Letter to Irish Times - Max Schrems and Facebook case
Issued 5 October 2017 |access-to-justice|
Max Schrems and Facebook caseThu, Oct 5, 2017, 00:10Sir, – We in the Free Legal Advice Centres (Flac) note the decision in the case involving the Data Protection … -
FLAC welcomes the commitment of the Chief Justice on access to Justice
Issued 27 September 2017 |access-to-justice|civil-legal-aid|
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 |access-to-justice|
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 …