News Archive
DFI presented to the Oireachtas Disability Matters Committee on Tuesday 20th April.
Issued: 22 April 2021, 11am
DFI presented to the Oirechtas Disability Matters Committee on UN CRPD implementation challenges for Government, …
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The National Housing Strategy for Persons with Disabilities 2022-2027: Have Your Say
Issued: 21 April 2021, 5pm
The National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability (2011-2016 (extended to 2020)) will come to an end this …
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Social Inclusion Forum 12th-16th April
Issued: 7 April 2021, 3pm
You are invited to attend the annual Social Inclusion Forum from 12th to 16th April 2021. The theme of this …
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Requests for Nominations for Housing and Disability Steering Groups in Kildare
Issued: 7 April 2021, 3pm
The Housing and Disability Steering Groups (HDSGs) assist in the delivery of the Housing Strategy for People with …
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DFI Survey on Housing for People with Disabilities in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon
Issued: 7 April 2021, 3pm
All Local Authorities are responsible for reviewing and renewing their Local Strategic Plans for Housing People …
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Save the Date - Make Way Day 2021
Issued: 3 April 2021, 12pm
Friday 24th September 2021 It is that time of year again to remind you Make Way Day will take place on …
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Statement on Whistleblower’s revelations March 26th
Issued: 26 March 2021, 3pm
DFI are shocked and concerned at revelations in last night’s Prime Time Investigates on RTE 1 TV. We call for full …
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HSE recruiting volunteers with a lived experience of disability for new Disability Advisory Group
Issued: 23 March 2021, 12pm
The HSE are recruiting three people with lived experience of disability to express their interest in volunteering to …
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Take our Make Way Day Survey as we take aim for Sept. 24th!
Issued: 11 March 2021, 10am
Since the beginning in 2017, Make Way Day has had people with disabilities at its heart. You told us the top obstacles …
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HSE Service Plan 2021 now published
Issued: 25 February 2021, 7pm
There has been an 8% increase in funding for Disability, that's €100 million extra in the HSE Service Plan 2021. The …
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Updates to vaccinations list take account of disability
Issued: 25 February 2021, 12pm
Feb. 25th 2021 Two groups of people with disabilities have moved up the vaccine queue. An update to Ireland’s …
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Safeguarding
Issued: 25 February 2021, 9am
Does your safeguarding policy fully protect you and the vulnerable adults in your care? Safeguarding …
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