Launch of MLRC’s 2015 Annual Report, by Mr John Curran TD, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Housing and Homelessness, Wednesday 29 June 2016 at 2pm
Mercy Law Resource Centre cordially invites you to the Launch of the Mercy Law Resource Centre 2015 Annual Report The 2015 Annual Report will be launched by Mr John Curran TD, Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Housing and Homelessness. Venue: Wisdom Centre, Sophia Housing, 25 Cork Street, Dublin 8 Date: Wednesday 29 June 2016 […]
Now taking bookings for a series of 6 training workshops in social welfare law, delivered by Professor Gerry Whyte
MLRC is holding a course in social welfare law, which will be delivered by Professor Gerry Whyte, Associate Professor School of Law, Trinity College Dublin. The training, consisting of six workshops, will provide a detailed overview of social welfare law. The training will be of particular benefit for those dealing with and advising on social […]
UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) – MLRC lobbies in Geneva and in Dublin, to State Missions highlighting the major gaps in the protection of the right to housing in Ireland – ahead of the UPR review to take place on 11 May
MLRC’s written submissions for the UPR As noted in a previous blog post before Christmas, the UN Universal Periodic Review is taking place in 2016 in relation to Ireland. This review is of countries’ records of compliance with all human rights obligations. In September, MLRC sent its submission to the UN High Commission for Human […]
Launch of the Mercy Law Resource Centre Report on the Right to Housing
On Wednesday, 4 May at 11.30am, in Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street, MLRC will be launching its Report on the Right to Housing in Ireland. We would be delighted to see you there. Launch of the Mercy Law Resource Centre Report on the Right to Housing Venue: Georgian Suite, Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 […]
MLRC assisting families refused emergency accommodation and at risk of rough sleeping
We have had a worrying increase in recent weeks of very urgent queries into our office from homeless families, often with young children, being refused emergency accommodation by local authorities. Such refusals put them at risk of rough sleeping and complete destitution and have a devastating impact on the families. The cases we have dealt […]
MLRC welcomes Sinead Kerin as solicitor with MLRC
MLRC is delighted to welcome Sinead Kerin as our new solicitor and colleague! Sinead who has been working with MLRC since May 2015 as a locum solicitor, has now stepped into the new role of a third full-time solicitor with MLRC. Sinead is a solicitor with extensive experience in social welfare and housing law having […]
Thank you to everyone who supported The April Fools Comedy Gala in aid of MLRC!
Thank you to everyone who came to the third annual April Fools Comedy Gala on 13 April in the Sugar Club! You raised almost €5,000 for MLRC! Thank you for your huge support which helps ensure that MLRC can continue to provide and develop our services to support and help people who are homeless or […]
Expedited decision in social welfare case avoids destitution
We are pleased to report a recent success on a social welfare matter, where we compelled an expedited decision from the Social Welfare Appeals Office. This was on the basis that our client would face destitution if the appeal was not prioritised and a decision issued. We relied on our client’s right to an effective […]
Tickets are now on sale for the April Fools Comedy Gala, on Wednesday 13 April 2016, in the Sugar Club, Leeson Street, in aid of Mercy Law Resource Centre!
Mercy Law Resource Centre is proud to present the third annual April Fools Comedy Gala on Wednesday 13 April 2016 in the Sugar Club, Leeson Street, Dublin 2! We would be delighted to see you there! The Comedy Gala will raise funds to help MLRC continue to provide our services, of free legal advice and […]
MLRC holds training session on housing law & related social welfare law for staff of Threshold
As part of MLRC’s work, we provide training in housing law to organisations and individuals working in the field of homelessness. In January, MLRC held a training session in housing law & related social welfare law for staff and volunteers of Threshold. Our training session gave practical advice and information, which will help the staff […]
