Reflections on IHREC reporting
Paul Dornan on his laptop One of MLRC’s solicitor’s Paul Dornan reflects back on the process involved in successfully applying for funding with the Irish
A farewell to our intern Hugh
"I thoroughly enjoyed my time interning with the MLRC. Everyone working there was incredibly welcoming and the structure of the internship was incredibly flexible, allowing me
Rent Supplement for Victims of Domestic Violence
On 14 June 2020, the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection announced measures to make Rent Supplement more readily available to victims of domestic violence. The
MLRC client given access to social housing list after many years of battling
Having battled with the council for many years to access the housing list, one of our clients last week was delighted and relieved to finally be approved
MLRC supporting homeless families facing healthcare crisis in times of Covid-19
In the last few days, MLRC has supported two vulnerable families to move from overcrowded and highly unsuitable B&B accommodation, into self-contained houses where they can properly
MLRC intensifies its service provision during Covid-19
Since the onset of Covid-19 in Ireland, MLRC has intensified its provision of essential services including our legal advice outreach and legal representation, adapting how we work
MLRC welcomes draft emergency legislation but highlights gaps in protection for certain groups
MLRC welcomes emergency draft legislation published early today, which imposes restrictions on evictions of tenants in private rented accommodation and prevents rent increases during this emergency period.
Caselaw update: Two important decisions consider the scope of the social housing assessment
The Irish Courts handed down two helpful and interesting decisions late last year. In the first case the Supreme Court recognised the makeup of modern families which
MLRC is referenced in report presented to UN on family homelessness
In February, for the first time in the history of the United Nations, at the 58th Commission for Social Development, homelessness was discussed as part of the
“It is truly inspiring to see them work” – Carmen shares her experience of work placement with Mercy Law Resource Centre
I am currently undertaking a Legal Secretary Course in Rathmines College Of Further Education. My course requires me to have at least 2 weeks of work experience
Transition Year Work Experience with Mercy Law Resource Centre
As a part of Transition Year, I did work experience with MLRC. I was in MLRC from the 3rd to the 6th of February. On the first
Significant decision on rights of the Traveller community
A recent decision of the UK Court of Appeal examines the right to a nomadic lifestyle of the Gypsy and Traveller community, and provides helpful guidance on
MLRC assists social housing tenant avert eviction
MLRC successfully represented a client in RTB Tribunal proceedings in having the notice of termination of her tenancy determined as invalid. Our client was a long-standing social
Our Casework in 2019 – A Year in Review
In 2019, Ireland saw yet another increase in individuals and families facing the crisis of homelessness. The housing crisis has been ever growing since early 2014, showing
MLRC launch report on “Lived Experiences of Family Homelessness”
On 11 December 2019 Deputy Noel Rock, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Housing, launched our report entitled “Report on Lived Experiences of Homeless Families”. We were
MLRC presents to Oireachtas Committee on access to justice
Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) presented to members of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Wednesday 11 December 2019. MLRC welcomed the focus of the
MLRC overcomes obstacle to housing transfer on behalf of vulnerable client
MLRC recently secured a successful outcome for a client whose offer of accommodation was under threat. Our client was the victim of severe anti-social behaviour at her
MLRC Reflects on 10 Years of Service
On world homeless day, MLRC takes the opportunity to reflect on 10 years of service and to sincerely thank our supporters and funders who have enabled our