Free legal advice clinic launched for children in care

The clinics will be held once a month for an initial period of 12 months and is a joint venture between between EPIC (Empowering People In Care) and Community Law & Mediation, an independent community law centre based in Limerick and Dublin. File photo

A new free legal advice clinic for children and young people in care has been launched, with those behind the initiative saying it is particularly timely given the impact of Covid-19.

The clinics will be held once a month for an initial period of 12 months and is a joint venture between between EPIC (Empowering People In Care) and Community Law & Mediation, an independent community law centre based in Limerick and Dublin.