The Aarhus Convention protects: “The right of every person of present andfuture generations to live in an environment adequate to his or her healthand wellbeing.”Established by the United Nations Economic Commission in 1998, it wasentered into law in Ireland in 2012.Your right to “live in an environment adequate to your health and well-being” isprotected by […]

Looking after someone can be a rewarding experience. However, it can also be lonely and difficult to understand the various supports and legal arrangements that exist. But you’re not on your own. This guide will help explain important legal supports available to family carers, including Wills and Trusts, and Enduring Power of Attorney as well […]

Looking after someone can be a rewarding experience. However, it can also be lonely and difficult to understand the various supports and legal arrangements that exist. But you’re not on your own. This guide will help explain the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, which commenced on April 26th 2023, in simple language and with examples.

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The Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Act 2019 will provide increased protection for borrowers defending repossession proceedings involving their home.

We were delighted to launch our guide for people accessing social housing in March 2019, please click here to view the full leaflet.

CLM has published FAQs on The Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018, which came into force on 4th March 2019. The legislation aims to address the challenges caused by the increased casualisation of work and to strengthen the regulation of precarious employment, particularly zero hour contracts.