# FLAC
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Last month
February 2024
Care referendum
Legal body FLAC criticises ‘sexist’, 'ineffective' care amendment ahead of referendum
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Feb 19th 2024, 7:28 AM
This year
2024
Pensions
'Our lives didn't have to be this way': Unmarried parents reflect on landmark Supreme Court ruling
Thousands of families may be entitled to extra pension payments.
Órla Ryan
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Jan 23rd 2024, 7:00 AM
RELATED
Man entitled to widower's pension despite not being married to partner, Supreme Court rules
Jan 22nd 2024, 12:30 PM
Supreme Court ruling in widower's pension case could have implications for referendum
Jan 22nd 2024, 6:00 AM
Referendums: Flac suggests changing 'durable relationships' wording, warns about misinformation
Jan 17th 2024, 9:34 AM
definition of family
Man entitled to widower's pension despite not being married to partner, Supreme Court rules
Johnny O’Meara said today’s ruling will help many other families in similar situations.
Órla Ryan
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Jan 22nd 2024, 12:30 PM
durable relationships
Supreme Court ruling in widower's pension case could have implications for referendum
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Jan 22nd 2024, 6:00 AM
March Referendums
Referendums: Flac suggests changing 'durable relationships' wording, warns about misinformation
The Free Legal Advice Centre says the proposed changes, as currently worded, are “symbolic” and “will not deliver meaningful enforceable rights”.
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Jan 17th 2024, 9:34 AM
RELATED
Political parties to table amendments to referendum wording as Sinn Féin seeks 'clarifications'
Jan 17th 2024, 6:30 AM
Simon Harris claims single-parent families are not adequately recognised in Irish constitution
Jan 11th 2024, 2:17 PM
Not our job to win referendums for the government, says chief exec of new electoral authority
Jan 1st 2024, 11:26 AM
Last year
2023
Seanad reform
Government has two years to expand Seanad electorate, Supreme Court rules
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Jul 26th 2023, 5:19 PM
legal advice
Over 4,400 people unable to access FLAC's telephone line last year due to 'overwhelming demand'
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Jul 10th 2023, 10:44 AM
eviction ban
Free Legal Advice Centre says Taoiseach's claims on evictions do not reflect 'legal reality'
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Mar 29th 2023, 11:30 PM
THE MORNING LEAD
‘It’s endemic’: Prevalence of racism in Irish workplaces at record levels
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Mar 1st 2023, 12:05 AM
All time
Waterford
Council's housing chief 'loath' to axe need for homeless to require local link for emergency beds
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Dec 17th 2022, 6:00 AM
WRC
Supermarket chain Iceland to pay €12,000 to Travellers over discrimination claim at Irish store
44.8k
Oct 12th 2022, 8:20 AM
Derek Leinster
Bethany Home survivor 'highly concerned' by legal delays as State seeks more time to respond
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May 30th 2022, 2:28 PM
High Court
Bethany Home survivor Derek Leinster lodges legal proceedings against Irish State
21.0k
Oct 6th 2021, 12:05 AM
FLAC
Nearly 12,500 calls last year for free legal advice - with big increase in employment concerns
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Jun 29th 2021, 6:00 AM
High Court
DAA case to have Travellers moved from airport runway exclusion zone resolved
50.6k
Mar 23rd 2021, 6:21 PM
Discrimination
Roma woman wrongfully accused of failing to pay fare and thrown off Dublin Bus
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88.6k
Oct 1st 2020, 6:15 AM
Welfare Payments
'No clear legal basis' to remove PUP for those holidaying abroad, says legal advice group
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Jul 28th 2020, 8:50 PM
WRC
'She was left vulnerable': 64-year-old woman awarded €10,000 after being fired over age and illness
29.1k
Jun 26th 2020, 10:15 AM
july provision
Changes to summer scheme for children with disabilities to be considered after High Court cases
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22.1k
Oct 7th 2019, 12:05 AM
Housing
RTB orders landlord to pay €13,000 to family after illegal eviction
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45.2k
Oct 2nd 2019, 12:02 PM
Education
High Court grants review of decision not to approve child with Down Syndrome for schooling scheme
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May 22nd 2019, 10:07 AM
FLAC
'Damaging to the very fabric of our society': Higgins criticises Ireland's unequal justice system
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Feb 25th 2019, 6:03 PM
Arrears
Call for householders to be given free legal aid to address 'power imbalance' during reposessions
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Sep 11th 2018, 1:34 PM
Human Rights
Lydia Foy: The woman at the heart of securing transgender rights in Ireland
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Jun 9th 2018, 10:00 AM
Tallaght
Domestic violence, financial demands and pressure: Barrister on giving free legal advice
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Dec 26th 2017, 12:00 PM
housing assistance
Tenants awarded 'substantial compensation' for discrimination by landlord
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61.0k
Aug 21st 2017, 7:45 AM
free legal aid
Abusive husband allowed back into home after wife couldn't afford €130 legal aid fee
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103k
Jul 31st 2017, 6:00 AM
Children in Care
Sexually abused siblings lived in 'succession of very dirty, chaotic houses'
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24.6k
Jun 12th 2017, 12:05 AM
Abhaile
Over 4,000 borrowers flock to voucher scheme in bid to save their homes
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Jun 8th 2017, 12:02 AM
Voices
''Free' legal aid isn't free; people are staying in domestic violence situations because they can't afford it'
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Mar 10th 2017, 7:00 AM
helping hand
'Until you've stood in those shoes, you can't understand' - how free legal aid works in Ireland
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20.1k
Feb 6th 2017, 12:05 AM
child care law
'A very sad case': Addicted and homeless mother fails to be reunited with child
14.8k
Dec 13th 2016, 6:30 AM
cash back please
Overpaid in social welfare payments? The government will seek you out
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Jul 21st 2015, 9:38 AM
Shut up
Have a noisy neighbour who wrecks your head? Here's what you can do about it
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127k
Jul 6th 2015, 12:07 PM
it's complicated
Can apps such as Find my Phone help if your mobile is stolen?
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Nov 2nd 2014, 8:00 AM
FLAC
Over 80% more people sought legal advice for housing issues last year
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Jul 7th 2014, 8:40 PM
fraudsters
FLAC says new welfare strategy should target department errors - not just fraud
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Apr 24th 2014, 2:10 PM
Soft touch
The State still puts banking needs ahead of people's rights - FLAC
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Mar 7th 2014, 1:38 PM
FLAC
Child care applications up 15 per cent in 2012, wide variations between towns
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Dec 16th 2013, 4:00 PM