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Man with Down syndrome ‘thrilled’ at election to senior position in Fianna Fail

A young man from Co Westmeath has said he is “overwhelmed” and “overjoyed” at becoming the first person with Down syndrome to be elected to a senior position in a political party in Ireland. Fintan Bray was voted into Fianna Fail’s National ...

03 Oct 2022 at 18:21

National News

Civil service should make every effort to support Disability minister – Harris

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has said he fully supports the Disability minister in pushing for changes to services, and said that the civil service should make every effort to enact them. It comes after the ...

17 Aug 2022 at 19:24

Local News

Children with special needs ‘left in limbo’ over assessment delays, TD warns

Children with special needs have been failed by the State, the Dail has heard. Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty said youngsters have been “left in limbo” by long delays in being assessed. He said there are 17,000 children waiting on ...

29 Sept 2022 at 15:15

National News

‘Significant deterioration’ in compliance levels in disability centres

There was a “significant deterioration” in compliance levels in centres for people with disabilities, a report by the Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) has found. Information provided to Hiqa revealed there was a ...

08 Aug 2022 at 18:06

National News

Govt must consider 'all voices' of gender-based violence - Disabilities Minister

All voices of people at risk of gender-based violence must be considered by the government. That's according to the Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, who today (Tuesday March 8) ...

08 Mar 2022 at 13:28

National News

Disabled refugees will not be left behind in response to Ukraine crisis - O'Gorman

The Minister for Disabilities has confirmed disabled refugees will not be left behind in Ireland's response to the Ukraine crisis. Minister Roderic O'Gorman made the promise following a meeting on Monday (March 21) with ...

23 Mar 2022 at 16:59

National News

'An invaluable resource' - Minister launches phone line for autistic community

The Minister of State for Disabilities has announced the creation of a telephone information line for the autistic community. The AsIAm (Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point) phone line initiative was ...

17 Feb 2022 at 16:20

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Disabled parking bays ‘badly needed’ at cemetery, Kildare councillors claim

Parking bays for those with disabilities are needed at Laraghbryan Cemetery in Maynooth — that’s according to three Kildare-based councillors. Labour Cllr Angela Feeney, Social Democrats Cllr Aidan Farrelly and Green ...

04 Apr 2022 at 16:50

National News

Independent review of HSE disability services in Northwest sought by minister

Disability Minister Anne Rabbitte has said she is seeking an independent review into services provided by the Health Service Executive in the Northwest region. She said there is a pattern of failure to protect ...

15 Feb 2022 at 11:51

National News

Minister announces millions for projects urging disabled people to be community-active

Almost €3million has been allocated to projects encouraging the participation of people with disabilities in the community. Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, ...

22 Dec 2021 at 13:40

National News

€1million in funding allocated to 65 sensory garden projects for people with disabilities

Funding worth €1million has been ringfenced to develop sixty five sensory gardens for people with disabilities across Ireland. Plants and materials chosen for sensory gardens stimulate the senses of ...

15 Dec 2021 at 18:31

Northern Ireland

Less than 20% of children with disabilities getting recommended exercise – study

Less than a fifth of children and teenagers with disabilities on the island of Ireland are getting their recommended daily exercise, a report has found. The 2022 report, Ireland North and South ...

26 Aug 2022 at 01:01

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