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- 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 […]
- 13 November 2015
There is no legal aid available for housing cases – local authority tenants are, in the vast majority of cases, unable to access any legal representation due to the high costs involved – in respect of the fundamental protection of their family home – MLRC case study
Our client was married and lives with her children in a council house. The marriage irrevocably broke down as her husband was severely abusive, had amassed significant debts and had refused to pay his portion of the rent to the Council. Our client obtained a barring order against her ex-husband who was then ordered to […]
- 13 November 2015
The misuse and barrier of ‘intentional’ homeless test in accessing social housing homeless priority – MLRC case studies
Case study 1 Our client was evicted from his property after three years of privately renting there. He was evicted in March 2014 and has been homeless since then. The local authority claimed that he made himself ‘intentionally’ homeless and his homeless priority on the housing list was deferred indefinitely. While this concept/test exists in […]
- 21 October 2015
Submission to the Department of Justice and Equality in respect of the UN Universal Periodic Review – Ireland (2016)
You can read the policy submission here.
- 21 October 2015
Submission by the Irish Civil Society Coalition, Your Rights. Right Now
You can read the policy submission here.
- 21 October 2015
Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review – Ireland (2016)
You can read the policy submission here.
- 29 September 2015
Frequently asked questions on social housing and related social welfare law
1. I cannot afford to buy my own home – what are my options? Local authorities provide social housing support to those who meet certain eligibility conditions and who are also in need of housing. 2. What is social housing support? Social housing support is the overall name for when a local authority makes […]