Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) has said it sees an increasing need for accurate and accessible legal advice, information and representation for those in or facing housing crisis, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The housing charity has received many queries related to emergency legislation introduced in response to COVID-19.

Volunteers

As a result, MLRC is providing training on the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 to staff and volunteers of organisations working in the field of housing and homelessness.

The organisation is holding a recorded webinar entitled ‘The legal implications for housing and homelessness of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020’ next Thursday, 11 June, at noon.

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.

Speakers

The speakers include:

• Nóra Ní Lionsigh BL,
• Rebecca Keatinge, managing solicitor, MLRC,
• Paul Dornan, solicitor, MLRC,
• Sinead McGarrigle, solicitor, MLRC.

The webinar will be free to attend but donations for MLRC work are most welcome.

Email mailto:events@mercylaw.ie to confirm your attendance

The link to join the Zoom webinar will be emailed before Thursday.