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 launch report on “Lived Experiences of Family Homelessness”
On 11 December 2019 Deputy Noel Rock, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Housing, launched our report entitled “Report on Lived Experiences of Homeless Families”. We were delighted to also be joined by published poet and playwright Colm Keegan who shared a powerful poem on homelessness and read a piece entitled ‘home’ at the event. […]
MLRC takes part in Ireland’s first Pro Bono Week
MLRC was delighted to take part in Ireland’s first Pro Bono Week. The week was organised by Public Interest Law Alliance (PILA) in collaboration with A&L Goodbody, Arthur Cox and Trust Law. Speaking at the launch event on Tuesday 5 November, Rachel Power of PILA highlighted that the new initiative was to celebrate the work […]
MLRC Reflects on 10 Years of Service
On world homeless day, MLRC takes the opportunity to reflect on 10 years of service and to sincerely thank our supporters and funders who have enabled our impactful work with vulnerable clients. MLRC was delighted this year to be joined by the Honourable Mr Justice Frank Clarke, Chief Justice, who joined us in September 2019 […]
Marking 10 years of Mercy Law- Launch of 2018 Annual Report
Mercy Law Resource Centre cordially invites you to the launch of Mercy Law Resource Centre 2018 Annual Report To be launched by Hon. Mr. Justice Frank Clarke, Chief Justice We will also be reflecting on ten years of MLRC Date: Monday 16th September 2019 Time: 11 a.m. Venue: Wisdom Centre, Sophia Housing, 25 Cork Street, Dublin 8 […]
MLRC launch report detailing pro-bono partnership with ALG, Focus Ireland and PILA
On 18th April 2019, Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) in partnership with A&L Goodbody, Focus Ireland and the Public Interest Law Alliance (PILA) launched a report entitled “Housing Rights and Homelessness: lessons from a pro bono partnership” The report details an innovative housing law clinic operated from the Focus Ireland service in Temple Bar. The housing law […]
MLRC calls for legal protection of the right to housing at Raise the Roof conference
On the 30th of January, Managing Solicitor of MLRC, Rebecca Keatinge presented at ‘Securing the Right to Housing’ Conference which was organised by the Raise the Roofcampaign. The Raise the Roof campaign encompasses and brings together trade unions, political parties, student unions, housing agencies and community groups to demand radical action on the housing crisis. The conference focused on […]
MLRC delivers training on housing law to volunteers of Inner City Outreach Network (ICON)
As part of MLRC’s work, we provide training in housing law to organisations and individuals working in the field of homelessness. In October, MLRC held a training session in housing law for volunteers working with the Inner City Outreach Network (ICON). The training session focused in particular on giving an overview of housing law and […]
MLRC Open Training in Housing Law, November 28th, 2018
Mercy Law Resource Centre Open Housing Law Training MLRC is delighted to announce that we will be running an open housing law training session Date: 28th of November, 2018 Time: 9.30am – 1pm Venue: Wisdom Centre, Sophia Housing Complex, 25 Cork Street, Dublin 8. This training is open to any individuals working in the field of […]
Launch of the Mercy Law Resource Centre Second Right to Housing Report: The Right to Housing in Comparative Perspective
Mercy Law Resource Centre cordially invites you to the Launch of the Mercy Law Resource Centre Second Right to Housing Report: The Right to Housing in Comparative Perspective Venue: Georgian Suite, Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 Date: Wednesday 28th March 2018, 2pm – 4pm Tea and coffee on arrival The report will be […]
