We’ll be joining @foeireland.bsky.social at their “Energy for Who?” protest outside Dáil Eireann on 30th September. It’s time to say that enough is enough. It's time to make our voices heard. It’s time stop more homes falling into energy poverty this winter. tinyurl.com/4webz56f

“As Aoife and her team look to the future, the mission remains the same as it was in 1975, to empower people, protect rights and build stronger communities in Wicklow and beyond.” www.independent.ie/regionals/wi...

This year, we celebrated our 50th anniverary with a commemorative video that celebrates its achievements past and present. Featuring testimony from staff, board members, volunteers, and clients, the video celebrates 50 years of CLM, while also looking forward to the future at the work to come.

Read our latest FAQ guide on how to appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office: lnkd.in/eeMAWmu6 Need legal advice or support? Call us at 01 847 7804 - we’re here to help.

We bring you regular updates from our Centre for Environmental Justice newsletter, which dive into our latest insights. To sign up to our CEJ newsletter, visit: tinyurl.com/3tmchp7c

To centre housing justice in climate action, the CEJ calls on the Gov to ensure the plan supports those most at risk of energy poverty and includes tenant safeguards such as rent supports and caps. To learn more about the EPB Directive, check out our recent webinar recording: tinyurl.com/2rnx2zd3

Without specifying which laws are subject to amendment or assessing the legal, social, economic, and environmental impacts, the process of simplifying environmental legislation risks undermining democratic participation rights under the Aarhus Convention. tinyurl.com/3msmxjxc

Last week, we were delighted to visit our friends at Galway Traveller Movement where we held a training session on Housing Supports and the Law. The training was part of our Access to Justice for Travellers project, generously funded by St Stephen’s Green Trust.

Congratulations to our friends at @nearfm.ie on 30 years of community broadcasting! A vital platform for diverse voices and creativity at the heart of our community.

NEW SPEAKERS ADDED: Join CLM’s Centre for Environmental Justice on Tuesday, September 2nd from 12–1pm for Centering Housing in Climate Action: the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. tinyurl.com/mtpz2ajw

Is your Council Home up to Standard? tinyurl.com/7jvn9kmt This checklist is based on the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2019. You can use this checklist to identify whether your home meets the minimum standards in key areas like heating, sanitation, ventilation, and fire safety.

Is your Council Home up to Standard? tinyurl.com/7jvn9kmt This checklist is based on the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2019. You can use this checklist to identify whether your home meets the minimum standards in key areas like heating, sanitation, ventilation, and fire safety.

Does your council home have issues like damp, mould or serious disrepair? tinyurl.com/7jvn9kmt Check out our template letter of complaint and other resources to help you clearly explain the problem, refer to your legal rights, and request urgent repairs. tinyurl.com/7jvn9kmt

Did you know? tinyurl.com/7jvn9kmt All tenants of social housing have the right to adequate housing under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and European Social Charter. Check out our full guide, as well as the other resources via our website.

All tenants of local authority provided housing (council housing) have the right to live in a safe, healthy home. tinyurl.com/7jvn9kmt Check out our recently published resources on housing rights/minimum standards clearly explain your housing rights as a tenant of a local authority.

At CLM, we want to help people enforce their rights when accessing goods and services. If you or someone you know needs free legal advice, call our free Legal Advice Clinic. Contact us on 01 847 7804/ 061 536 100 or visit our website to book an appointment.

At CLM, we want to help people enforce their rights when accessing goods and services. If you or someone you know needs free legal advice, call our free Legal Advice Clinic. Contact us on 01 847 7804/ 061 536 100 or visit our website.

When Emily could no longer work, she asked her landlord for assistance in applying for HAP. They delayed support, and evicted her when she was unable to pay rent. Emily was successful in her claim of discrimination under the Equal Status Acts. tinyurl.com/ywvu8v3v

Did you know? Landlords who place advertisements stating that HAP or rent supplement are not accepted are in breach of the Equal Status Acts. The Equal Status Acts promote equality in the access of goods and services. To view the guide in full, visit: tinyurl.com/ywvu8v3v

There are ten grounds for discrimination under the Equal Status Acts: Gender, Civil Status, Family Status, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Age, Disability, Race, Housing Assistance or Membership of the Traveller community To view our guide to the Equal Status Acts in full, visit: tinyurl.com/ywvu8v3v

This month, we’re raising awareness of a valuable resource on our site, designed for anyone taking a case under the Equal Status Acts. Read the guide and #KnowYourRights To view the guide in full, visit: tinyurl.com/ywvu8v3v

If every country adopted a temperature neutrality target, we’d seriously jeopardise the Paris agreement’s goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees or even 2 degrees.” – Dr. Colm Duffy. irishtimes.com/opinion/edit... (THREAD)

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Community Law & Mediation is recruiting a solicitor with a focus on children and young people’s rights. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to champion access to justice for children and young people in Ireland. Learn more and apply here: lnkd.in/eyM-EgXN

As recognised in this NESC report, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources should reduce emissions while increasing energy security, affordability and reliability. Warm homes with lower energy costs must be prioritised - especially for members of marginalised communities.

Join CLM’s Centre for Environmental Justice on Tuesday, September 2nd from 12–1pm for Centering Housing in Climate Action: the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. tinyurl.com/mtpz2ajw

We bring you regular updates from our Centre for Environmental Justice newsletter, which dive into our latest insights. To sign up to our CEJ newsletter, visit: tinyurl.com/3tmchp7c

CLM is recruiting a solicitor with a focus on children and young people’s rights. This is a exciting opportunity to champion access to justice for children and young people in Ireland. Learn more and apply: tinyurl.com/2uv7zjmu

We are pleased to share a successful outcome in a recent social welfare appeal on behalf of our clients. An overpayment of rent supplement had been wrongly attributed to them in connection with a previous tenancy. (THREAD) CLM's Social Welfare Casebase Database: tinyurl.com/fhn4em7x

CLM are Hiring for a Part time Receptionist/ General Administrator Position, Dublin (CE Scheme). This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive community & voluntary organisation through the CE Scheme. To learn more, visit: tinyurl.com/ytkemrty

CLM are Hiring for a Part time Mediation Administrator, Dublin (CE Scheme). This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive community & voluntary organisation through the CE Scheme. To learn more about the role, visit: tinyurl.com/bhwrchcb

"More than a legal problem", the ICJ said of the climate crisis but its advisory opinion is nonetheless a landmark in international law. Thoughts from @clmirl.bsky.social @trocaire.bsky.social @christianaidirl.bsky.social @gov.ie & barrister Cliona Kimber www.independent.ie/opinion/anal...

We bring you regular updates from our Centre for Environmental Justice newsletter, which dive into our latest insights. To sign up to our CEJ newsletter, visit: tinyurl.com/3tmchp7c

The International Court of Justice has issued a landmark legal opinion: governments have binding obligations under international law to act on climate change. This is more than a moral duty — failure to act could now be considered a breach of international law. (THREAD)

Do you or someone you know need free legal advice in Limerick? To learn more, or to book your place, visit: communitylawandmediation.ie/limerick-aug... Proudly supported by Limerick City and County Council & the Economic Social Intervention Fund.

🌍 Knowing your Environmental Rights 🎙️ Clodagh Daly talks with Donie today at 11 about a new project of @clmirl.bsky.social run with @bfcdublin.bsky.social

“Mr Tarrant said ESB Networks, as a semi-state operating under licence, could not prioritise connections for housing over developments such as data centres, but had to allocate on a first come, first served basis… (THREAD) www.independent.ie/irish-news/e...

The #AddtheTenthAlliance is before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality today. As members of the Alliance, CLM supports the call for the inclusion of socio-economic status as a protect ground in Irish equality legislation, alongside other reforms. See Video x.com/i/status/194...

Our Manual of Environmental Justice, a collaboration with environmental Justice Network Ireland, is a digital toolkit which allows organisations and communities to learn more about intersectional environmental issues. envjusticemanual.com

Another concerning report on impending changes to access to emergency accommodation and social housing. (THREAD) www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...

Aoife Kelly-Desmond newly appointed CEO of @clmirl.bsky.social will be on Northside Today after the break to discuss CLM’s services.

CLM facilitated a Know You Rights talk on the 'Importance of Making a Will' on Friday 11th July in Coolock Library. The talk covered matters such as: - Rules of intestacy - Legal formalities of making a will - Executors and trustees - Legal rights of spouses - Tax - Revoking a will - and more!

Community Law & Mediation (CLM) has appointed Louisa McGeehan as its first-ever chief operating officer.  @clmirl.bsky.social‬

Free Event: The Importance of Making a Will. CLM is holding a free 'Know your Rights' talk on the importance of making a will. Date: Friday, 11th July 2025 🕙 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM 🏫Location: Coolock Library We look forward to seeing you there! #LegalAid #AccessToJustice

The CEJ response to the European Commission's proposed 2040 target: Carbon credits are not a fast or cost-effective solution to Europe’s need to decarbonise. We call on the EU to continue its practice of achieving its binding climate targets domestically. Full response: tinyurl.com/y996ymz9

We are delighted to welcome Louisa McGeehan as our new Chief Operating Officer at Community Law & Mediation. At an exciting time of development for CLM, Louisa will play a pivotal role in advancing our strategic objectives and strengthening our work. Welcome Louisa!

As part of our work to better understand and meet the legal needs of children and young people, we asked organisations working with and for children: What are the biggest barriers to making children’s rights a reality in Ireland? Here’s what they told us: tinyurl.com/yc2xak7m

As part of our work to better understand and meet the legal needs of children and young people, we asked organisations working with and for children: How can we enhance access to justice for children and young people in Ireland? Here’s what they told us: tinyurl.com/yc2xak7m

Do you or someone you know need free legal advice in Limerick? We can help with housing, employment, social welfare, family, and environmental queries. To find out more, call 061 536 100. communitylawandmediation.ie/limerick-jul...

This from @clmirl.bsky.social: Should Ireland constitutionalise environmental rights and if so, how should this be achieved? This topic is explored in our new report Constitutionalising Environmental Rights: To read the recommendations in full, visit: tinyurl.com/zebf7av4

As part of our work to better understand and meet the legal needs of children and young people, we asked organisations working with and for children: How can we enhance access to justice for children and young people in Ireland? Here’s what they told us: tinyurl.com/yc2xak7m