Launch of Mercy Law’s Annual Report 2021
We were delighted to launch our Annual Report 2021 on 27 October 2022. You can read the report here: Annual Report 2021 Fr Peter McVerry, founder of the Peter McVerry Trust, formally launched the report. Fr McVerry spoke passionately about the policy failures that have led to our deepening housing crisis, the importance of compassion, […]
An International Perspective on Irish Homelessness Policy
In 2020, with the new Government keen to move on with its new ‘Housing For All’ strategy, a number of organisations working with people who are homeless on a daily basis decided it was time to take stock of the lessons from Rebuilding Ireland and the homeless strategies that had preceded it. The group, comprising […]
Mercy Law Resource Centre Survey on Mental Health and Social Housing Supports
MLRC wants to hear from you! We are a preparing a report on barriers faced by people with mental health difficulties in accessing social housing & emergency accommodation. Whether you are a professional working in the sector or someone directly affected by these issues, please fill out this short survey to share your experiences. Your […]
Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Rate Changes
There have been recent changes to a council’s discretionary power surrounding the available rates of Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). This is as a result of the Housing Assistance Payment (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 342 of 2022) as explained in Circular: Housing 29/2022 which can be found here. These measures are to remain in place […]
In memorium of Sr Catriona O’Hara
It is with deep regret that Mercy Law Resource Centre mourns the passing of Sister Catriona O’Hara. Sr Catriona was a central part of Mercy Law from its early days and was a tireless worker for those facing homelessness and disadvantage. Her dedication to the work of Mercy Law and her unfailing kindness leaves a […]
We are now recruiting a Fundraising & Communications Officer
Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) is recruiting a Fundraising & Communications Officer. MLRC is an independent law centre and charity which provides free legal advice and representation to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the areas of public housing and social welfare law. MLRC also seeks to advocate change in […]
MLRC is delighted to welcome Aoife Kelly – Desmond as our new Managing Solicitor and colleague
Mercy Law Resource Centre is delighted to welcome our new Managing Solicitor Aoife Kelly – Desmond. Aoife will join Solicitor Sinead McGarrigle, Solicitor Paul Dornan and Volunteer Solicitors Aoife Gillespie & Geraldine Hynes. Previously, Aoife worked as a solicitor in A&L Goodbody and Matheson, where she advised commercial entities, in particular financial institutions, and public […]
MLRC is now recruiting a Locum Solicitor (9 month fixed contract)
Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) is an independent law centre and charity which provides free legal advice and representation to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the areas of public housing and social welfare law. MLRC is now recruiting a Locum Solicitor to cover a period of maternity leave. This […]
Mercy Law takes part in launch of PILA impact report
On the 13 October 2020, MLRC were delighted to take part in the launch of the Public Interest Law Alliance (PILA) Impact Report for the past 10 years. The report ‘Challenging Injustice, Championing Change’ was launched at an online event in which over 50 NGOs were in attendance to learn more about how to tackle […]
MLRC are recruiting for a Managing Solicitor
RSM Ireland are delighted to recruit a Managing Solicitor on behalf of their client, Mercy Law Resource Centre. Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) is an independent law centre and charity which provides free legal advice and representation to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the areas of housing and social welfare […]
