MLRC welcomes draft emergency legislation but highlights gaps in protection for certain groups
MLRC welcomes emergency draft legislation published early today, which imposes restrictions on evictions of tenants in private rented accommodation and prevents rent increases during this emergency period. These emergency measures are required to provide stability and security for tenants at this uncertain time. MLRC here provides comments with respect of the draft legislation. While the […]
Caselaw update: Two important decisions consider the scope of the social housing assessment
The Irish Courts handed down two helpful and interesting decisions late last year. In the first case the Supreme Court recognised the makeup of modern families which it said the local authority needs to take into account and must assess each case individually on its fact. In the second case, the High Court considered the […]
MLRC is referenced in report presented to UN on family homelessness
In February, for the first time in the history of the United Nations, at the 58th Commission for Social Development, homelessness was discussed as part of the priority theme ‘Affordable Housing and Social Protection Systems for all to Address Homelessness’. The meetings began Feb 10th and concluded on Feb 19th. Advocating for Women and Children/Girls […]
“It is truly inspiring to see them work” – Carmen shares her experience of work placement with Mercy Law Resource Centre
I am currently undertaking a Legal Secretary Course in Rathmines College Of Further Education. My course requires me to have at least 2 weeks of work experience in an office. I always wanted to do my work experience with a law firm as that’s the path I would like to take. Last year I did […]
Transition Year Work Experience with Mercy Law Resource Centre
As a part of Transition Year, I did work experience with MLRC. I was in MLRC from the 3rd to the 6th of February. On the first day, I was shown around the offices and introduced to the staff team. I then sat down with the Managing Solicitor, Rebecca Keatinge and was provided with some […]
Significant decision on rights of the Traveller community
A recent decision of the UK Court of Appeal examines the right to a nomadic lifestyle of the Gypsy and Traveller community, and provides helpful guidance on the circumstances in which interference within that right may be proportionate and therefore lawful. It also elucidates on the importance of legal representation of the Gypsy and Traveller […]
MLRC Training in Housing Law, Letterkenny, 24 February 2020
MLRC is happy to be in a position to provide our usual training in housing law to organisations and individuals in the Donegal region. This training is aimed at staff and volunteers of organisations working in the field of housing and homelessness or whose clients’ issues include that of housing or risk of homelessness. Places are […]
MLRC speaks at launch of ‘Home for Good’, calling for Constitutional change on right to housing
On 22 January 2020, MLRC were delighted to take part in the launch of a broad new coalition of organisations and individuals called ‘Home for Good’. The group aims to ensure that our next Government commits to a referendum on the right to housing which would re-balance the Constitution and provide a basic floor of […]
MLRC assists social housing tenant avert eviction
MLRC successfully represented a client in RTB Tribunal proceedings in having the notice of termination of her tenancy determined as invalid. Our client was a long-standing social housing tenant, who would have faced homelessness had the matter not been determined in her favour. She is hugely relieved at the positive outcome. The client had been […]
Our Casework in 2019 – A Year in Review
In 2019, Ireland saw yet another increase in individuals and families facing the crisis of homelessness. The housing crisis has been ever growing since early 2014, showing little sign of abating. In October 2019, the number of homeless people in Ireland reached 10,514 including 3,826 children, which constituted the highest number since the Department started […]
