FLAC News

FLAC News – June/September 2006

Summary

In this issue:

• Substantial revision of legal aid means test: A lot done, more to do?
• Mothers receive child benefit even if residence application not decided
• Statutory Ombudsman for financial services now available to consumers
• The case for same-sex marriage in Ireland
• FLAC seminar series on public interest law
• Roundtable on public interest law
• Cautious welcome for proposed abolition of Refugee Appeals Tribunal
• Renowned Indian human rights lawyer & activist visits Dublin
• Child benefit & child rights
• Child benefit & Habitual Residence Condition
• Focus on FLAC staff: Catherine Hickey, Director of Funding & Development