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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

CLM is pleased to offer a half-day, online training in Social Housing, covering topics such as accessing social housing supports, allocation of housing, fair decision-making and challenging local authority decisions. For more details or to book, visit communitylawandmediation.ie/training_cou...

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Social Housing Training 13th November 2026

This half day online course will inform participants of the law surrounding social housing supports and provide an opportunity to discuss the topic deeper. This training will cover the following topic...

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Details: •Thursday October 8th 7.30-9pm, The Liberties Community Development Project, Usher Street •Thursday October 15th 7.30-9pm, Bohemians FC Spark Lab, Unit 18 Phibsborough Shopping Centre (3/4)

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Know Your Environmental Rights: Drinking Water (The Liberties)

New evidence links tap water avoidance to distrust and water insecurity in Dublin, Ireland

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We're glad to join Plumbing Poverty who will present their research findings on plumbing poverty; local pushback and organizing by Dubliners against housing and water pressures; and the fate of rising inequality in a wealthy European city. (2/4)

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Know Your Environmental Rights: Drinking Water (The Liberties)

New evidence links tap water avoidance to distrust and water insecurity in Dublin, Ireland

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Dublin was once a symbol of water abundance; now, there are over 1,000 households in the metro area without piped running water. Will these numbers continue to rise? Why – and what can be done about it? (1/4) @bfcdublin.bsky.social

A poster showing water running down a stainless steel plughole. To the left of the plug, there is the organisation name "Plumbing Poverty".

Underneath the image is a black band with the heading "Know Your Environmental Rights" and the subheading "How Tap Water Avoidance is Contributing to New Forms of Water Insecurity in Dublin, Ireland".

Below that, the dates, times, and addresses of the talks are shown with QR codes:

8 October, 19.30 The Liberties Community Development Project 3 Usher Street, The Liberties, Dublin 15 October,

19.30 Bohemians FC Spark Lab Unit 18, Phibsborough Shopping Centre, Dublin

The logos at the end are Kings College London, ERC, UK Research and Innovation, and the Centre for Environmental Justice. At the bottom of the poster, a black silhouette of a city skyline and clouds is present.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Seeking to understand social welfare laws, welfare entitlements, and the appeals process? CLM's online training (2 Oct. 2026) provides an intro to the social welfare legal landscape, including a toolkit for pursuing reviews and appeals. Register here: communitylawandmediation.ie/training_cou...

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

FREE Housing Law training for Traveller organisations and groups! Taking place on the 29th October 10.30am-3.30pm in Cork City Library. To register, please email education@communitylawandmediation.ie

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Cork City Library
Housing Law Training
29th OCT
10.30AM - 3.30PM
FREE

To register email -
education@communitylawandmediation.ie

For Traveller organisations & members only

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

FREE Housing Law training for Traveller organisations and groups! Taking place on the 29th October 10.30am-3.30pm in Cork City Library. To register, please email education@communitylawandmediation.ie

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The Public Consultation on Climate Action Plan 2026 closes on the 17th August at 5:30pm. Check out the CEJ's recommendations for the Plan. Responding to the consultation is a way to tell the Government what climate action should be prioritised. Respond to the survey here lnkd.in/e8iibYP5

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

CLM are delighted to be delivering another Social Welfare Appeals training on Friday 2nd October. To register for this paid training please email education@communitylawandmediation.ie

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Tailored training for you and your team! Community Law & Mediation offer training on a wide range of topics including Housing Law, Social Welfare, Education Rights, Conflict Management, and more! Get in touch today if you are interested in a training session for you and your organisation.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Education Supports at CLM for Children and Young People

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Did you know there is now a cap on recoverable legal costs in successful environmental cases? This means that if you take a judicial review to protect your environmental rights, you may bear legal costs even if you win your case. Watch our webinar to learn more www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1TC...

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The Cost of Access to Environmental Justice in Ireland

YouTube video by Community Law And Mediation CLM

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Sign up for our Centre for Environmental Justice newsletter to stay up to date with the case: communitylawandmediation.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

That is why we are challenging Ireland's Climate Action Plan 2024, alongside three brave individuals. A High Court date is awaited- learn more about the case here: communitylawandmediation.ie/centre-for-e...

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Climate and Environmental Casework

We are representing Friends of the Irish Environment in its legal challenge of the Irish Government’s Climate Action Plan 2023. More here.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

This is unacceptable. We cannot afford to miss targets established to protect people and the planet from climate crisis. The urgency to act has never been greater; we know the current heatwave is likely to impact the most vulnerable in our society hardest.

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Climate and Environmental Casework

We are representing Friends of the Irish Environment in its legal challenge of the Irish Government’s Climate Action Plan 2023. More here.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent, and more intense, as a result of climate change. Ireland's Climate Action Plan does not detail how we will reduce emissions in line with our legally binding carbon budgets & Minister Darragh O'Brien has stated that Ireland will miss its 2030 climate targets. 🧵

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Climate and Environmental Casework

We are representing Friends of the Irish Environment in its legal challenge of the Irish Government’s Climate Action Plan 2023. More here.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Our free legal advice clinic schedule for 2026 provides more frequent and convenient access to for people living in Limerick. Appointments must be booked in advance-call 061 536 100 or fill in our online booking form. Clinics can be booked by calling 061 536 100 or through our online booking form.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Our monthly 'Health, Home and Your Environment' free information and advice clinic aims to empower you with the info needed to act for a just solution that ensures the health of you, your home, and your community. To book into a clinic, call us at 01-847 7904 or visit our website.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We are especially grateful to our Youth Advisory Group, whose input helps ensure that the voices of children and young people shape the design and delivery of the service. Thank you RTÉ Toy Show Appeal and Community Foundation Ireland and congratulations to all of the excellent awardees this year.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Demand for our specialist service has increased year-on-year, supporting a broad range of issues including education and disability rights, as well as children and young people with experience of being in care.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We are delighted to be one of three organisations awarded a transformational grant by the @rte.ie Toy Show Appeal through @communityfoundirl.bsky.social which will bring us significantly closer to our goal of establishing a Children and Young People's Law Centre for Ireland.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We're now offering tailored conflict management training to organisations nationwide. Training focuses on providing practical skills to equip organisations the tools and confidence to address conflict effectively. Contact caseworker@communitylawandmediation.ie, or visit: tinyurl.com/5axkr5us

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

It is simply unjustifiable for government to seek to codify a ‘head in the sand’ approach into legislation by disapplying its own climate law, while allowing aviation emissions to grow unchecked. 🧵

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

At a time of intensifying climate and environmental crises, Ireland cannot afford to ignore the impact that unchecked aviation emissions have on our climate and environment. 🧵 www.thejournal.ie/dublin-airpo...

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Cleared for take-off: The Dublin Airport passenger cap bill is ready to go

Airlines have long lobbied for the passenger cap at Dublin Airport to be lifted.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

This case illustrates, in practical terms, many of the issues identified in the Government’s review of the outdated Civil Legal Aid Scheme. It also exposes the failure to uphold and apply the principles of access to justice established in the Airey v Ireland case of 50 years ago.

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Deaf-blind man in High Court seeking legal aid to pursue discrimination case

David Eccles is taking WRC case over HSE’s refusal to provide him with supports to learn Braille

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Landmark legal challenge of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 Community Law & Mediation’s client has been granted leave to bring a landmark judicial review challenging the refusal of legal aid for his Equal Status case before the WRC. www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Our Centre for Environmental Justice is seeking an Environmental Justice Consultant. tinyurl.com/54y399kd This is an exciting opportunity to assess the impact of the Centre for Environmental Justice, and to help shape our work for the next five years.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

At 12pm on Thursday 25th June, join us for a webinar on The Cost of Access to Environmental Justice in Ireland. Featuring Fred Logue, Carol Day, Attracta Ui Bhroin and Justine Schönfeld-Quinn, who will discuss the scale of fees and how it impacts access to justice. tinyurl.com/4tbwnpdf

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

There is still time to register for our comprehensive "EMPLOYMENT LAW training" on Wednesday 8th July! Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM To register today, or for more info, visit the link below: communitylawandmediation.ie/.../employme...

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Join us on Monday 22nd June online from 2.30-3.30pm for a FREE information talk on the Legal Aid Board, it’s services and how to access it. The session will be led by Jean Orr, solicitor with the Legal Aid Board. Please email education@communitylawandmediation.ie to register.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Our monthly 'Health, Home and Your Environment' free information & advice clinic can empower you with the information needed to act against littering in your community: communitylawandmediation.ie/centre-for-e...

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Environmental Justice: What it is and how we can help.

Environmental Justice ensures the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people through environmental policy.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Did you know that your right to live in an environment free of litter and illegal waste is protected in national & international law? Our guide on Littering & Dumping, part of our local environmental rights hub, can teach you about these rights: communitylawandmediation.ie/your-rights-... 🧵

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Your Rights on Littering and Illegal Dumping

Littering and the illegal dumping can have a significant impact on individual and community wellbeing. Not only is waste unsightly in a community, it can cause or contribute to health issues such as ...

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The survey, carried out by An Taisce for the Irish Business Against Litter Group, details how a trend has emerged where the majority of urban areas improved in terms of littering - However, coffee cups, plastic bags and cigarette butts are still found littered on our streets nationwide. 🧵

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Your Rights on Littering and Illegal Dumping

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

bal.ie/litter-survey-shows-urban-areas-continuing-to-clean-up/ A new environmental survey released today revealed significant improvements with urban areas continuing to solve their litter issues. 🧵

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

...On the same day as our client raised the concerns, a new contract was sent to him, cutting his hours and reducing his pay. The WRC agreed that he had been unfairly penalised for raising a legitimate concern and was constructively dismissed from his job. www.rte.ie/news/busines...

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Worker wins €40k after CCTV complaint - WRC

A worker who was called a "negative virus" by his manager and had his hours cut when he objected to CCTV being installed at his workplace without consultation has won €40,000 for whistleblower penalis...

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

We were delighted to secure a positive outcome for our client who was unfairly penalised for making a protected disclosure. The WRC found that our client’s complaint to his employer regarding the installation of CCTV in the workplace constituted a protected disclosure. 🧵 www.rte.ie/news/busines...

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Worker wins €40k after CCTV complaint - WRC

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We are now hiring a Policy, Communications & Public Affairs Manager. tinyurl.com/4vr8cpf4 This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting Community Law & Mediation (CLM) to deliver on its strategic plan.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Climate Plans should ensure government accountability on its climate action commitments, which are legally binding.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

As the impacts of climate change worsen, it is vital that Climate Action Plans set out a clear roadmap for effective climate action. Climate Plans should serve as a meaningful mechanism for monitoring.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The latest EPA forecast warns that Ireland remains significantly off track to meet its climate targets.The latest forecast shows that Ireland will achieve at best just half of the cuts in greenhouse gas emissions it is committed by law to make by 2030. 🧵

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Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions to fall by just half of the amount pledged

Drop from agriculture sector might be as low as 4 per cent, environmental agency says

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

This National Volunteering Week, we want to say a huge thank you to all of the volunteers who make our work possible. The 99 legal professionals, and 34 MII accredited volunteer mediators and conflict coaches who volunteer their time, are the backbone of our work. #NationalVolunteeringWeek

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We are excited to announce Community Law & Mediation’s “EMPLOYMENT LAW training” on Wednesday 8th July 10am-1pm online! REGISTER or find out more below: tinyurl.com/3nnwrn7h Or, email education@communitylawandmediation.ie for further info.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Our Centre for Environmental Justice is running monthly free info and advice clinics on how to address environmental harms. Our 'Health, Home and Your Environment' free info & advice clinic empowers you with the info needed to act for a just solution. lnkd.in/du7NkfaK

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

CLM is expanding our free mediation services in Wicklow, following new research into local needs. Our work supports people facing conflict through mediation, conflict coaching and community supports. www.independent.ie/county/wickl...

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Community Law & Mediation expands free Wicklow services following new research

Community Law & Mediation (CLM) is expanding its free mediation services across Wicklow following new research into unmet mediation needs in Ireland.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

* These include proposals to disapply the 'climate sense check' under Section 15 of the Climate Act in the Critical Infrastructure Bill, the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill and the Strategic Gas Bill, as well as further restrictions on access to judicial review in the Civil Reform Bill.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

As the impacts of the climate crisis becomes increasingly visible and urgent, the role of JR in holding the State & private sector to account is critical. These regulations are incompatible with the Aarhus Convention.

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