MLRC, as part of the ESC Rights Initiative, has submitted Open Letters to the Taoiseach and Tanaiste calling on the Government to accept the Constitutional Convention’s recommendation to strengthen Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the Constitution
On 31 March the Constitutional Convention recommended to the Government, by an overwhelming majority of 85%, that ESC rights be given enhanced protection in the Constitution. The Government was due to respond to the recommendation by the end of July. Disappointingly and in breach of the Conventions’ terms of reference, we now understand that this […]
New Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme Commenced in Limerick, Cork, Waterford, Kilkenny, Louth, Monaghan and South Dublin County Councils
This new scheme is a very significant change to the system of social housing support – recipients of HAP are deemed to have their housing need met and will be taken off the housing list The new Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), which is to replace rent supplement except for those who need short-term support only, […]
2014 Annual Report
You can read the report here.
Launch of MLRC’s 2013 Annual Report, by Minister Jan O’Sullivan, on 11 June 2014
On Wednesday 11 June 2014, MLRC welcomed Minister Jan O’Sullivan, Minister of State, Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, with special responsibility for Housing and Planning, to launch MLRC’s 2013 Annual Report. At the launch, representatives from Crosscare, Focus Ireland and Liberties CIC spoke about how MLRC supports and collaborates with these organisations working […]
Launch of MLRC’s 2013 Annual Report June 2014
Launch of MLRC’s 2013 Annual Report, by Minister Jan O’Sullivan, on 11 June 2014 On Wednesday 11 June 2014, MLRC welcomed Minister Jan O’Sullivan, Minister of State, Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, with special responsibility for Housing and Planning, to launch MLRC’s 2013 Annual Report. At the launch, representatives from Crosscare, Focus Ireland and […]
Minister Jan O’Sullivan to launch MLRC 2013 Annual Report, on Wednesday 11 June at 12 noon
On Wednesday 11 June 2014, MLRC will be welcoming Minister Jan O’Sullivan, Minister of State, Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, with special responsibility for Housing and Planning, to launch MLRC’s 2013 Annual Report. On the same day as the launch, the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 is being brought before the Dáil. This […]
MLRC holds training session on housing law for Liberties, Inchicore and Dublin North West Citizen Information Centres
As part of MLRC’s work, we provide training in housing law to organisations working in the field of homelessness. On 10 April, MLRC held a half day training session in housing law for Information Officers with Liberties, Inchicore and Dublin North West Citizen Information Centres. It was a very lively session, with topics covered including […]
Thank you to everyone who came to The April Fools Comedy Gala in aid of MLRC!
Thank you to everyone who came to the April Fools Comedy Gala on 1 April in the Sugar Club! You raised over €2500 for MLRC! Thank you for huge support which helps ensure that MLRC can continue to provide and develop our services to support and help people affected by homelessness. A huge thank you […]
Mercy Law Resource Centre is proud to present The April Fools Comedy Gala at 8pm on Tuesday 1 April 2014 in the Sugar Club, Leeson Street, Dublin 2, in aid of MLRC!
Thank you to those who have kindly bought tickets to the Gala. Your support is greatly appreciated. Your support helps ensure that MLRC can continue to provide and develop our services to support and help people affected by homelessness. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Advance purchase tickets are now sold out. A […]
MLRC E-zine Volume 1, 2014
You can read the eZine here.
