Helpful Resources

MLRC is a small organisation with limited capacity providing legal advice and representation to individuals who are homeless, have been refused emergency accommodation, or are at risk of homelessness. We also assist in a limited number of social housing matters.

Our work focuses on cases where all other avenues of advocacy with agencies or local authorities have been exhausted and legal intervention is the last resort. Due to limited capacity, we are unable to offer general housing law advice or take on a high volume of cases.

The front line organisations and links below may be helpful to if your query falls outside our scope.

Threshold

Threshold provides information, advocacy support and advice to renters experiencing housing problems in Ireland.

Find their website here: https://threshold.ie/

Focus Ireland

Focus Ireland provides guidance, information and advocacy support to those experiencing homelessness in Ireland. They also operate housing services and projects across the country.

Find their website here: https://www.focusireland.ie/

Simon Community

The Simon Community offers a range of homelessness services in Ireland.

Find their website here: https://www.simon.ie/

Crosscare Prevention & Homelessness Services (Dublin-based)

Crosscare offers support to those experiencing homelessness, or for those who are finding their accommodation search difficult.

Find their website here: https://crosscare.ie/

Depaul

Depaul provides support services to people who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Find their website here: https://ie.depaulcharity.org/

Good Shepherd Cork

Good Shepherd Cork assists women and children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Find their website here: http://www.goodshepherdcork.ie/

COPE Galway

Cope Galway provides vital support services for those affected by inequality and isolation in Ireland. They offer a homeless service, domestic abuse service and senior support service.

Find their website here: https://www.copegalway.ie/

Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service

Exchange House offers a variety of support services to the Traveller community in Ireland.

Find their website here: https://www.exchangehouse.ie/

Women’s Aid

Women’s Aid is an organisation that supports women and children who are experiencing abuse.

Find their website here: https://www.womensaid.ie/

Safe Ireland

Safe Ireland offers support services to people who are experiencing domestic abuse.

Find their website here: https://www.safeireland.ie/

Citizens Information

Citizens Information provides helpful information on your rights and entitlements.