Ireland has 'big problem' with domestic abuse - minister The Minister for Justice has said there is a big problem with domestic violence in Ireland. Ireland • 30 Jun
Ireland has 'big problem' with domestic abuse - minister The Minister for Justice has said there is a big problem with domestic violence in Ireland. Ireland • 30 Jun
Labour calls for yes votes in upcoming referendums Labour has officially launched its family and care referendums campaign with party leader Ivana Bacik saying it is campaigning for a yes-yes vote. Ireland • 19 Feb 24
Labour calls for yes votes in upcoming referendums Labour has officially launched its family and care referendums campaign with party leader Ivana Bacik saying it is campaigning for a yes-yes vote. Ireland • 19 Feb 24
FLAC saw 'overwhelming demand' for legal help in 2022 The Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC) has said it is concerned at the number of people who were unable to get through to it, as it reported its highest number of callers in seven years in 2022. Ireland • 10 Jul 23
FLAC saw 'overwhelming demand' for legal help in 2022 The Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC) has said it is concerned at the number of people who were unable to get through to it, as it reported its highest number of callers in seven years in 2022. Ireland • 10 Jul 23
Demand for free legal advice outstrips FLAC's resources The independent organisation offering free legal advice to those who cannot afford it, has said the demand for its services last year outstripped its resources. Ireland • 27 Jun 22
Demand for free legal advice outstrips FLAC's resources The independent organisation offering free legal advice to those who cannot afford it, has said the demand for its services last year outstripped its resources. Ireland • 27 Jun 22
No 'clear legal basis' for PUP travel sanctions - FLAC The legal rights organisation FLAC has said the Government's rules on PUP claimants and travelling abroad are not legal. Ireland • 28 Jul 20
No 'clear legal basis' for PUP travel sanctions - FLAC The legal rights organisation FLAC has said the Government's rules on PUP claimants and travelling abroad are not legal. Ireland • 28 Jul 20
'Excessive wait' times for legal aid consultations The Free Legal Advice Centres, FLAC, say some people have been waiting up to 36 weeks for appointments at Legal Aid Board law centres. Ireland • 31 Jul 17
'Excessive wait' times for legal aid consultations The Free Legal Advice Centres, FLAC, say some people have been waiting up to 36 weeks for appointments at Legal Aid Board law centres. Ireland • 31 Jul 17
Housing and family law dominate queries to FLAC The number of calls about housing problems to legal rights organisation FLAC rose by more than 80% last year. News • 06 Jul 15
Housing and family law dominate queries to FLAC The number of calls about housing problems to legal rights organisation FLAC rose by more than 80% last year. News • 06 Jul 15
More people seeking legal advice on housing - FLAC The Free Legal Advice Centre has reported a significant increase in people seeking advice over housing law issues, particularly with regards to the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. News • 07 Jul 14
More people seeking legal advice on housing - FLAC The Free Legal Advice Centre has reported a significant increase in people seeking advice over housing law issues, particularly with regards to the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. News • 07 Jul 14
FLAC: House repossessions will become easier The Free Legal Advice Centres has said that recommendations by an expert group will make it easier, in terms of court procedures, for house repossessions to take place. News • 15 Jan 14
FLAC: House repossessions will become easier The Free Legal Advice Centres has said that recommendations by an expert group will make it easier, in terms of court procedures, for house repossessions to take place. News • 15 Jan 14
Hayes: People will have to confront mortgage issue Minister of State Brian Hayes has said people facing unsustainable mortgages will have to realise that the situation will have to be confronted. News • 10 Apr 13
Hayes: People will have to confront mortgage issue Minister of State Brian Hayes has said people facing unsustainable mortgages will have to realise that the situation will have to be confronted. News • 10 Apr 13
Backlog of 9,000 claims for Carer's Allowance The Department of Social Protection has said that there is now a backlog of 9,000 claims for Carer's Allowance, which will take up to 11 months to process. News • 24 Oct 12
Backlog of 9,000 claims for Carer's Allowance The Department of Social Protection has said that there is now a backlog of 9,000 claims for Carer's Allowance, which will take up to 11 months to process. News • 24 Oct 12
50% of Irish mortgages in negative equity - Davy Davy stockbrokers has said that over 50% of Irish mortgages are in negative equity. News • 17 Aug 12
50% of Irish mortgages in negative equity - Davy Davy stockbrokers has said that over 50% of Irish mortgages are in negative equity. News • 17 Aug 12
FLAC urges Goverment to tackle personal debt The legal rights group, FLAC, says the Government must learn from other countries as it considers how to tackle personal debt. Business • 19 Apr 12
FLAC urges Goverment to tackle personal debt The legal rights group, FLAC, says the Government must learn from other countries as it considers how to tackle personal debt. Business • 19 Apr 12
