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  1. FLACConsumer debt in Irish society: Presentation to LRC conference Issued 19 November 2009 |consumer-credit-law-reform|debt-law-reform| Consumer debt in Irish society Presentation to LRC conference 18 Nov 2009 by Paul Joyce, Senior Policy Researcher, FLAC Introduction In the early 1990s, when I began working …
  2. FLACGovernment cannot miss this chance to get it right on personal debt Issued 18 November 2009 |consumer-credit-law-reform|debt-law-reform| Independent legal rights body FLAC welcomed the recommendations of the Law Reform Commission on 'Reforming the Law on Personal Debt' at its conference in Dublin Castle today, …
  3. FLACFLAC welcomes bankers’ commitment to those facing difficulties with mortgage repayments. Issued 10 November 2009 |debt-law-reform| Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC), an independent legal rights organisation, has welcomed the Irish Banking Federation statement of intent, which, it says will offer …
  4. FLACMajor conference on debt law reform in November Issued 21 October 2009 |consumer-credit-law-reform|debt-law-reform| The Law Reform Commission is holding its 2009 Annual Conference on 18 November. The theme of this year's conference is 'Reforming the Law on Personal Debt' and it will be …
  5. Publication cover - Oct 09 Open letter re debt law reformOpen Letter to politicians: Immediate action needed in mortgage arrears crisis Issued 16 October 2009 |consumer-credit-law-reform|debt-law-reform| A leading legal rights group is calling on all members of the Oireachtas to take immediate action on behalf of those who cannot meet their mortgage repayments, following a …
  6. FLACRevised Programme for Government must trigger urgent overhaul of debt law Issued 12 October 2009 |consumer-credit-law-reform|debt-law-reform| The revised Programme for Government issued over the weekend gives hope that the government will now take seriously the urgent need for a comprehensive reform of the laws …
  7. FLACFLAC 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 …
  8. cedaw logoUnited Nations Human Rights Committee calls for urgent improvements to Ireland’s legal aid system; CEDAW is one of eight international human rights bodies which have voiced concerns about access to justice in Ireland Issued 8 July 2025 |access-to-justice|civil-legal-aid|human-rights-law| The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Committee has issued its report on Ireland’s progress in meeting its international …
  9. website.PNGLegal NGO FLAC launches Annual Report; Calls for Urgent Action in response to Ireland’s “Legal Aid Crisis” Issued 30 June 2025 |access-to-justice|civil-legal-aid|public-interest-law| Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan TD will launch FLAC’s 2024 Annual Report, titled “Do Something About It!”, at 9:30am on Monday, 30 June 2025. FLAC (Free Legal …
  10. courts 2Traveller family were entitled to take Judicial Review case challenging “unfair” Circuit Court Discrimination appeal, Court of Appeal finds Issued 9 June 2025 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|public-interest-law| The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal taken by a hotel which sought to overturn a High Court decision in favour of a young Traveller family who were subject to an …
  11. FLACUrgent Law Reform is needed to give effect to the Recommendations of European Human Rights Commissioner on Traveller Accommodation and Evictions Issued 26 February 2025 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law| Michael O’Flaherty, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, published a memorandum on 25 February 2025 on the human rights situation of Travellers and Roma in …
  12. courts 2High Court quashes “Unfair” Circuit Court Decision in Traveller Family’s Hotel Discrimination Case Issued 9 September 2024 |access-to-justice|public-interest-law| The young family (represented by FLAC) had succeeded in a WRC discrimination case against Charleville Park Hotel after it denied them access to accommodation. Their victory …
  13. Pro Bono Week 2024 Pro Bono Week 2024 Issued 6 June 2024 |public-interest-law| 🌟 Registration is open for the Pro Bono Week 2024 event series, June 10-14 🌟 Together we're hosting a series of impactful events to highlight the vital role of pro bono …
  14. FLACFLAC Legal and Human Rights Analysis of the Proposed Family & Care Constitutional Amendments Issued 19 February 2024 |human-rights-law|public-interest-law| This statement sets out FLAC’s position on the Family and Care Referendums. It is based on our legal analysis of the extent to which the proposed amendments will deliver …
  15. FLAC Recommendations to Strengthen the Proposed Family and Care Amendments 01.24Legal Rights NGO FLAC calls for stronger and clearer ‘Family’ and ‘Care’ amendments to be put to Referendum Issued 12 January 2024 |access-to-justice|human-rights-law|public-interest-law| FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) has provided Government and members of the Oireachtas with recommendations for strengthening and clarifying the ‘family’ and ‘care’ …
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