News
- 18 March 2016
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 […]
- 26 February 2016
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 […]
- 11 February 2016
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 […]
- 8 January 2016
MLRC holds training session on housing law & related social welfare law for staff of FLAC
As part of MLRC’s work, we provide training in housing law to organisations and individuals working in the field of homelessness. In December 2015, MLRC held a training session in housing law & related social welfare law for 15 staff and volunteers of FLAC. Our training session gave practical advice and information, which will help […]
- 24 December 2015
MLRC E-zine, Issue 4, 2015
You can read the eZine here.
- 9 December 2015
MLRC holds training session on housing law for Dublin County Councillors
As part of MLRC’s work, we provide training in housing law to organisations and individuals working in the field of homelessness. On 19th November 2015, MLRC held an evening training session in housing law for elected Dublin County Councillors and assistants. Our training session gave practical advice and information, to help the Councillors deal effectively […]
- 24 November 2015
MLRC publishes information note on the new procedure for evictions from local authority housing
The new procedure for eviction from housing authority accommodation was brought into effect on 13 April 2015. This procedure is provided in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014. MLRC has published a summary of the new procedure. The new procedure is detailed and very technical in places. The summary gives an overview of the key […]
- 24 November 2015
Latest MLRC e-zine is now available to read (issue 3, 2015)
Read the latest news from MLRC, including successful outcomes for clients, Frequently Asked Questions on social housing and related social welfare law, updates on our policy work and more. Read our latest e-zine here. Subscribe to our e-zine Disclaimer All information provided on this Blog is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute […]
- 13 November 2015
MLRC submission to UN Universal Periodic Review
In May 2015, Ireland will be reviewed by the UN High Commission for Human Rights as to its compliance with its human rights obligations. This process is the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). Ireland was last reviewed in this process in 2011. In September, MLRC sent its submission to the UN High Commission for Human Rights […]