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Speech by Michael Farrell to Dave Ellis Memorial Lecture No 9
Issued 3 December 2015 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|
You can download the text of Michael Farrell's address on 'Using the Law to achieve social justice' on the occasion of the 9th Dave Ellis Memorial Lecture in Dublin on 3 … -
11th hour amendment could make Legal Services Bill a tool for widening access to justice
Issued 26 November 2015 |access-to-justice|civil-legal-aid|human-rights-law|
In a submission to Seanad members ahead of today’s debate on the Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011, legal rights group FLAC said the Bill as it currently stands does not … -
Oireachtas Committee hears findings from public interest law seminar series
Issued 25 November 2015 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|
The Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence & Equality today heard findings from a unique series of seminars examining the connections between legal action and social … -
State must end age discrimination against young people on social welfare
Issued 24 November 2015 |human-rights-law|legal-information|social-welfare-law-reform|
Legal rights group FLAC welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton that her Department plans a review into the impact … -
Six months on, where are mortgage arrears measures?
Issued 16 November 2015 |access-to-justice|debt-law-reform|human-rights-law|
On 13 May 2015, the government announced a suite of measures aimed at tackling the problem of mortgage arrears and increasing the supports available for distressed borrowers. … -
Public Interest Litigation: Does it work?
Issued 16 October 2015 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|
Pioneers in public interest litigation spoke at a seminar today (16 October 2015) at Dublin Institute of Technology examining the social impact of public interest …
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Lydia Foy receives European Citizen’s Prize 2015
Issued 14 October 2015 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|
Dr Lydia Foy has today (Weds 14 Oct) become the first transgender Irish person to be honoured by the European Parliament. She has been awarded the Parliament’s highly … -
Lydia Foy honoured by European Parliament on day she receives birth certificate
Issued 25 September 2015 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|
With the final barrier to recognition of her gender removed earlier this month, transgender champion Lydia Foy has this week obtained a birth certificate, giving her full … -
Gender Recognition Act goes live
Issued 8 September 2015 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|
Today (Tues 8 September) it has become possible for the first time for transgender persons to apply to be recognised in their true gender, as the Department of Social … -
‘Red letter day’ for transgender rights in Ireland with passing of recognition law
Issued 15 July 2015 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|
FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) welcomes the passing by Seanad Eireann of the Gender Recognition Act which will, for the first time, allow Transgender persons to be … -
Over 28,000 people received legal help in 2014
Issued 6 July 2015 |access-to-justice|civil-legal-aid|consumer-credit-law-reform|debt-law-reform|flac-information|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|social-welfare-law-reform|
Minister for Justice & Equality Frances Fitzgerald today launched the Annual Report for 2014 of legal rights group FLAC. Launching the report and a guide to the law on … -
UN criticises ‘disproportionate’ state focus on cuts during austerity
Issued 22 June 2015 |civil-legal-aid|debt-law-reform|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|social-welfare-law-reform|
A top UN body has criticised the Irish state for its response to the economic and financial crisis in cutting public expenditure, especially in housing, healthcare, social … -
Round-up: UN examination of Ireland under ICESCR
Issued 10 June 2015 |civil-legal-aid|debt-law-reform|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|social-welfare-law-reform|
Disability, debt, housing, abortion, Direct Provision: UN tackles Irish government on basic rights A top UN body has questioned the Irish government on how it has fulfilled … -
Noeline Blackwell address to UN Committee
Issued 8 June 2015 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|
Oral Presentation: To the UN Committee on Economic Social and Cultural Rights By: Noeline Blackwell on behalf of FLAC (the Free Legal Advice Centres) and the Our Voice …
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Lydia Foy wins European Citizens prize
Issued 4 June 2015 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|
Update: Lydia Foy wins European Citizens prize FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) welcomes the award of the prestigious European Citizens Prize for Ireland to Dr Lydia Foy to …