PILA Bulletin 07 October 2026

Articles

• FLAC joins more than 185 organisations in support of European anti-racism network
• High Court grants leave to challenge HSE refusal to reimburse weight loss medication for minor with rare syndrome
• High Court limits use of section 27(4) Succession Act in compromise of estate disputes
• ECtHR finds violation of fair trial rights in Croatian fisherman’s conviction
• District Court criticises child protection failures in case involving domestic and child abuse
• Chief Justice warns of threats to rule of law and raises concern over criminal legal aid dispute
• Dr James Carr appointed as Ireland’s member of European anti-racism body

Events

• Campaign for the Right to a Healthy Environment in Europe: Autumn 2026 Convening – Sunday 11th October
• National Disability Authority@ Annual Conference: Disability inclusive responses to natural and man made emergencies – Article 11 UNCRPD – Thursday 15th October
• Irish Centre for European Law: Annual Human Rights Conference in partnership with the Irish Centre for Human Rights, University of Galway - Thursday 15th October
• Ballymun Community Law Centre: Introduction to Social Welfare Law – Commencing Monday 9th November

Jobs

• Sage Advocacy: Regional Advocate Dublin – deadline Wednesday 7th October
• Disability federation of Ireland: Policy Advocacy Manager – deadline Friday 9th October
• Saoirse Domestic Violence Services: Relief Support Worker – deadline Friday 9th October
• Traveller Counselling Service: Chief Executive Officer – deadline Friday 16th October
• Legal Aid Board: Solicitor Grade III – deadline Monday 19th October