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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 … -
Ireland now one of most progressive states on Transgender recognition
Issued 4 June 2015 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|
Ireland is now one of the “most progressive states in the world” on legal recognition of Transgender people following the government’s amendments to the Gender … -
Government to face UN scrutiny on basic rights
Issued 2 June 2015 |human-rights-law|public-interest-law|social-welfare-law-reform|
A report launched today by the Public Interest Law Alliance of FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) gives an updated assessment and analysis from over 80 voluntary organisations … -
International event examines impact of austerity on basic rights
Issued 14 May 2015 |access-to-justice|civil-legal-aid|debt-law-reform|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|social-welfare-law-reform|
Human rights organisations from all over Europe and Irish bodies working on economic, social and cultural rights issues are meeting in Dublin this morning to examine how … - Government announcement represents some progress on mortgage arrears Issued 13 May 2015 |access-to-justice|debt-law-reform|human-rights-law|public-interest-law| Today’s announcement from government of proposed reforms to assist those in mortgage arrears marks progress and is a recognition that there has been an unfair imbalance in …
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Survey: Irish lawyers ready, willing and able to help for social good
Issued 16 March 2015 |access-to-justice|public-interest-law|
The first ever survey on pro bono legal work in Ireland reveals a strong and growing appetite among the legal professions for providing help to those who cannot afford it. … -
18-year transgender case ends as recognition bill discussed in Seanad
Issued 29 January 2015 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|public-interest-law|
The long-running Lydia Foy case ended in the High Court today (Thursday), with Senior Counsel for Dr Foy, Bill Shipsey SC, telling the court that the case could be struck … -
Analysis of mortgage arrears data shows Government strategy not working
Issued 15 January 2015 |access-to-justice|consumer-credit-law-reform|debt-law-reform|public-interest-law|
An in-depth analysis of the steps taken by the state and lenders to resolve the owner occupier mortgage arrears crisis indicates that the Government’s current approach is …