Our Casework in 2016 – A Year in Review
We had an exceptionally busy year in 2016 and during the year saw a very big increase in the number of people contacting us for advice and also an increase in High Court litigation brought on behalf of our clients. Cases on unlawful refusal by housing authorities to provide emergency accommodation One particularly common and […]
Family refused emergency accommodation are accommodated following High Court proceedings
We recently acted for a family who were refused emergency accommodation by a Council on the basis, the Council said, that they were “intentionally homeless”. The Council considered that the family should return to the United Kingdom, where they had lived for a short period immediately prior to presenting as homeless. Following our issuing of […]
MLRC case – MLRC recently assisted a client to be put on the housing list based on his normal residence, after the Council had refused on the basis that he did not have a “local connection” to the area
We recently assisted a client to access the housing list after 18 months of being homeless. Our client had been on the Freephone number for 18 months. The “Freephone” is a service operated by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive for people who are homeless. Through this service, the person may be booked into a hostel […]
MLRC is now recruiting a part-time Administrator to join the MLRC team
This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team working in public interest and human rights law to help those at the margins of our society within a vibrant, dynamic independent law centre, with an ethos which recognises the dignity of each person, seeking to ensure that all people are treated with respect […]
‘Right to reside’ restrictions on accessing social housing – Circular 41/2012 outlining the test for right to reside is overly broad and its strict application by local authorities is resulting in unfair and potentially unlawful decisions
We have been dealing with several cases recently where clients have been refused access to the housing list on the basis that they do not satisfy what is known as the ‘right to reside’ test. We have been successful in overcoming some refusals and have several cases that are ongoing, all of which highlight the […]
Thank you to Sarah Burns, TCD Clinical Legal Education Intern, for her excellent work with MLRC
In September, MLRC was delighted to welcome Sarah Burns, who worked with us as part of her Clinical Legal Education Training Programme with Trinity College Dublin. Sarah is a final year law student in Trinity College Dublin and has a strong interest in constitutional law, human rights law and public interest law. Sarah has been […]
MLRC hosts training on social welfare law for staff of Focus Ireland, delivered by Prof Gerry Whyte, School of Law, TCD
In July, MLRC held a two day training session in Social Welfare Law for staff of Focus Ireland, which was delivered by Professor Gerry Whyte, School of Law, Trinity College Dublin. The training was for the staff of Focus Ireland and feedback included: “Covers everything!” “The training got it just right.” “Interesting and well delivered […]
MLRC delivers open training session on housing and related social welfare law – 7 September 2016
As part of MLRC’s work, we provide training in housing law to organisations and individuals working in the field of homelessness. On 7th September MLRC held an open training session in housing law & related social welfare law for agencies whose clients’ issues include those of homelessness or risk of homelessness. These agencies included staff […]
MLRC welcomes Kate Heffernan as intern with MLRC
MLRC is delighted to welcome Kate Heffernan as intern in July/August 2016. Kate is going into her final year of Law in Trinity College Dublin and she is the incoming Chairperson of Trinity FLAC Committee. Kate has a strong interest in human rights and social justice issues, with a particular interest in property law and […]
MLRC now taking bookings for training in housing law & related social welfare law
As part of MLRC’s work, we provide training in housing law and related social welfare law to those working in the field of homelessness or whose clients’ problems include issues with housing/homelessness. Upcoming training session open to all. Especially suitable for staff and volunteers of smaller agencies. This training is also suitable for those who […]
