News
- 1 December 2022
Reflection on the Reopening of MLRC’s Legal Clinics
As we come to the end of the year, our solicitor Paul Dornan reflects back on our legal clinics in 2022. It was an honour to be able to staff our flagship legal clinic over the last few months. The clinic was launched in June as the first in-person legal clinic operated by Mercy Law […]
- 28 October 2022
Launch of Mercy Law’s Annual Report 2021
We were delighted to launch our Annual Report 2021 on 27 October 2022. You can read the report here: Annual Report 2021 Fr Peter McVerry, founder of the Peter McVerry Trust, formally launched the report. Fr McVerry spoke passionately about the policy failures that have led to our deepening housing crisis, the importance of compassion, […]
- 20 October 2022
An International Perspective on Irish Homelessness Policy
In 2020, with the new Government keen to move on with its new ‘Housing For All’ strategy, a number of organisations working with people who are homeless on a daily basis decided it was time to take stock of the lessons from Rebuilding Ireland and the homeless strategies that had preceded it. The group, comprising […]
- 19 September 2022
Mercy Law Resource Centre Survey on Mental Health and Social Housing Supports
MLRC wants to hear from you! We are a preparing a report on barriers faced by people with mental health difficulties in accessing social housing & emergency accommodation. Whether you are a professional working in the sector or someone directly affected by these issues, please fill out this short survey to share your experiences. Your […]
- 26 July 2022
Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Rate Changes
There have been recent changes to a council’s discretionary power surrounding the available rates of Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). This is as a result of the Housing Assistance Payment (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 342 of 2022) as explained in Circular: Housing 29/2022 which can be found here. These measures are to remain in place […]
- 25 January 2022
In memorium of Sr Catriona O’Hara
It is with deep regret that Mercy Law Resource Centre mourns the passing of Sister Catriona O’Hara. Sr Catriona was a central part of Mercy Law from its early days and was a tireless worker for those facing homelessness and disadvantage. Her dedication to the work of Mercy Law and her unfailing kindness leaves a […]
- 24 September 2021
Reflections on IHREC reporting
One of MLRC’s solicitor’s Paul Dornan reflects back on the process involved in successfully applying for funding with the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC). Recently, he presented at an IHREC induction webinar to assist others with their successful grant projects. In 2020, we produced a report on the challenges faced by minority groups […]
- 3 September 2021
Mercy Law Resource Centre welcomes the government’s Housing for All strategy
Mercy Law Resource Centre welcomes many of the initiatives in the government’s Housing for All strategy. In particular, it welcomes the commitments to (i) end homelessness by 2030; (ii) progress a referendum on housing; (iii) implement the White Paper to End Direct Provision; and (iv) implement the Expert Group Report on Traveller Accommodation recommendations. Aoife […]