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Merger proposals would hit weakest and most vulnerable
Issued 24 September 2008 ,equality,hr-law-reform,
Government proposals to merge up to five human rights and equality bodies would hit the weakest and most vulnerable in Irish society, says FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres). … -
FLAC concerns on application of Habitual Residence Requirement
Issued 13 August 2008 ,child-benefit,echr-1,hrc,sw-casework,sw-law-reform,social-welfare-appeals,
The Habitual Residence Condition (HRC) which was initially introduced to curb an anticipated influx of 'welfare tourists' from the new EU accession countries, now has an … -
Child poverty must be government priority
Issued 3 July 2007 ,crc,child-benefit,hrc,sw-law-reform,
Prior to May 2004, Child Benefit was a universal non-contributory payment paid to the parent/guardian of every child in Ireland. The uncomfortable prospect of so-called … -
Innovations in Public Interest Law and Litigation from India
Issued 6 September 2006 ,hr-casework,hr-law-reform,
Visit of Indian human rights lawyer and activist Thanks to the good offices of the Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUI Galway and Dr Joshua Castellino in particular, FLAC …