Disability Federation of Ireland

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Donegal Centre for Independent Living calls on employers to commit to inclusive hiring
Issued: 17 October 2025
Congratulations to the Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL), who launched their “Put Us To Work” campaign …
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2026 Member's Pre-Budget Submissions
Issued: 14 July 2025
DFI members, partners and coalition organisations are raising their voices ahead of Budget 2026, highlighting the …
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Westmeath CIL Celebrates 25 Years of Independent Living
Issued: 20 June 2025
On 16 May, DFI member, Westmeath Centre for Independent Living (CIL) marked its 25th anniversary with a celebration …
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Welcoming Erb's Palsy Ireland: Advocating for Families Affected by Birth-Related Nerve Injuries
Issued: 20 June 2025
We are pleased to announce that Erb's Palsy Ireland has joined the DFI network. Founded in 1998 by Mary and Karel …
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Disability Facts

One in five people in Ireland reports as having a disability.

Disability affects everyone. 56,000

will be diagnosed with a disability

this year alone.

The additional cost of disability is estimated to be between €8,700 to €12,300 a year.

[Indecon (2021)]

Ireland is at the bottom of the EU

league table in relation to

disability employment rates.

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