News
- 16 August 2021
A fond farewell from one of our summer interns, Sarah
My name is Sarah McDonnell and I interned with Mercy Law Resource Centre in July 2021. As a recent law graduate of Trinity College Dublin, my studies sparked an interest in human rights, refugee and immigration law, as I learned how the lives of billions are shaped by public international law. From that interest, […]
- 16 August 2021
Welcoming new additions to Mercy Law!
We are pleased to announce two additions to our team, Heber Rowan (Fundraising & Communications Officer) and Katherine Finn (Locum Solicitor). With their diverse range of skills, we are delighted to have Heber and Katherine on board to support our efforts to vindicate the rights of those at risk of homelessness. The past year was […]
- 16 August 2021
Mercy Law commits to the Law Society’s Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter
Mercy Law is delighted to announce that it has signed up to the Law Society’s Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter. As an organisation committed to the development of equal rights and access to justice, this pledge signifies our formal public commitment to treat all clients, volunteers and staff fairly and equally. It will mean […]
- 16 August 2021
Mercy Law welcomes changes in criteria for civil legal aid eligibility
Mercy Law welcomes the recent decision of the Legal Aid Board to discount state housing support payments, including HAP, when assessing financial eligibility for civil legal aid. Those previously deemed ineligible for civil legal aid because HAP or another type of housing assistance pushed them over the income threshold who still require legal aid are advised to make a […]
- 15 April 2021
We are now recruiting a Fundraising & Communications Officer
Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) is recruiting a Fundraising & Communications Officer. MLRC is an independent law centre and charity which provides free legal advice and representation to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the areas of public housing and social welfare law. MLRC also seeks to advocate change in […]
- 29 March 2021
MLRC is delighted to welcome Aoife Kelly – Desmond as our new Managing Solicitor and colleague
Mercy Law Resource Centre is delighted to welcome our new Managing Solicitor Aoife Kelly – Desmond. Aoife will join Solicitor Sinead McGarrigle, Solicitor Paul Dornan and Volunteer Solicitors Aoife Gillespie & Geraldine Hynes. Previously, Aoife worked as a solicitor in A&L Goodbody and Matheson, where she advised commercial entities, in particular financial institutions, and public […]
- 24 March 2021
MLRC is now recruiting a Locum Solicitor (9 month fixed contract)
Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) is an independent law centre and charity which provides free legal advice and representation to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the areas of public housing and social welfare law. MLRC is now recruiting a Locum Solicitor to cover a period of maternity leave. This […]
- 10 November 2020
Mercy Law takes part in launch of PILA impact report
On the 13 October 2020, MLRC were delighted to take part in the launch of the Public Interest Law Alliance (PILA) Impact Report for the past 10 years. The report ‘Challenging Injustice, Championing Change’ was launched at an online event in which over 50 NGOs were in attendance to learn more about how to tackle […]
- 2 November 2020
MLRC are recruiting for a Managing Solicitor
RSM Ireland are delighted to recruit a Managing Solicitor on behalf of their client, Mercy Law Resource Centre. Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) is an independent law centre and charity which provides free legal advice and representation to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the areas of housing and social welfare […]