Day: 17 October 2014

MLRC client, EU citizen, given entry onto housing list – local authority initially refused on basis that applicant did not have a record of having 52 weeks employment in Ireland – local authority overturned initial decision after submissions by MLRC for client

“52 weeks rule” frequently incorrectly applied by local authorities This decision is important as MLRC is aware, through clients and through discussion with organisations working in the field of homelessness, that non-nationals are very frequently being refused access to the housing list for this reason – that they do not have a record of 52 […]