News
- 30 September 2016
‘Right to reside’ restrictions on accessing social housing – Circular 41/2012 outlining the test for right to reside is overly broad and its strict application by local authorities is resulting in unfair and potentially unlawful decisions
We have been dealing with several cases recently where clients have been refused access to the housing list on the basis that they do not satisfy what is known as the ‘right to reside’ test. We have been successful in overcoming some refusals and have several cases that are ongoing, all of which highlight the […]
- 29 September 2016
Thank you to Sarah Burns, TCD Clinical Legal Education Intern, for her excellent work with MLRC
In September, MLRC was delighted to welcome Sarah Burns, who worked with us as part of her Clinical Legal Education Training Programme with Trinity College Dublin. Sarah is a final year law student in Trinity College Dublin and has a strong interest in constitutional law, human rights law and public interest law. Sarah has been […]
- 15 September 2016
MLRC hosts training on social welfare law for staff of Focus Ireland, delivered by Prof Gerry Whyte, School of Law, TCD
In July, MLRC held a two day training session in Social Welfare Law for staff of Focus Ireland, which was delivered by Professor Gerry Whyte, School of Law, Trinity College Dublin. The training was for the staff of Focus Ireland and feedback included: “Covers everything!” “The training got it just right.” “Interesting and well delivered […]
- 9 September 2016
MLRC delivers open training session on housing and related social welfare law – 7 September 2016
As part of MLRC’s work, we provide training in housing law to organisations and individuals working in the field of homelessness. On 7th September MLRC held an open training session in housing law & related social welfare law for agencies whose clients’ issues include those of homelessness or risk of homelessness. These agencies included staff […]
- 5 August 2016
MLRC welcomes Kate Heffernan as intern with MLRC
MLRC is delighted to welcome Kate Heffernan as intern in July/August 2016. Kate is going into her final year of Law in Trinity College Dublin and she is the incoming Chairperson of Trinity FLAC Committee. Kate has a strong interest in human rights and social justice issues, with a particular interest in property law and […]
- 5 August 2016
MLRC now taking bookings for training in housing law & related social welfare law
As part of MLRC’s work, we provide training in housing law and related social welfare law to those working in the field of homelessness or whose clients’ problems include issues with housing/homelessness. Upcoming training session open to all. Especially suitable for staff and volunteers of smaller agencies. This training is also suitable for those who […]
- 21 July 2016
About Mercy Law Resource Centre’s report on the Right to Housing in Ireland
Mercy Law Resource Centre is calling for the protection of the right to housing in the Constitution. The right to housing would help those who are facing homelessness now and would be a fundamental and enduring safeguard against the recurrence of this gravely unacceptable crisis. A right to housing in the Constitution would not mean […]
- 21 July 2016
MLRC welcomes Minister Coveney’s report, Rebuilding Ireland – an Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness
We welcome the publication by Mr Simon Coveney T.D., Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, of “Rebuilding Ireland – an Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness.” MLRC welcomes the careful consideration that the report brings to the housing and homelessness crisis and the focus and attention on the current crisis. We also welcome […]