News Archive
New Podcast from the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland - My Driving Force
Issued: 24 October 2023, 12pm
The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI) have launched a new podcast called 'My Driving Force' which is …
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Spotlighting Polio Survivors Ireland on World Polio Day 2023
Issued: 24 October 2023, 12pm
Today, Tuesday 24 October, is World Polio Day 2023. DFI's Member Organisation Polio Survivors Ireland works …
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DFI highlights the need for transparency on the Disability and Health Service Budget 2024 funding
Issued: 20 October 2023, 4pm
Budget 2024 has again highlighted the need for greater transparency around the details and decision-making on funding …
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There is a feeling of absolute relief that the strike action has been suspended by the Unions - John Dolan, DFI CEO
Issued: 17 October 2023, 12pm
The Disability Federation of Ireland has issued a statement following the announcement in the early hours of this …
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Irish Wheelchair Association thanks Community for support as Industrial Action is deferred
Issued: 17 October 2023, 8am
The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) have this morning expressed relief as Union officials have agreed to defer …
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The Leaders Alliance welcomes suspension of Section 39 strike action
Issued: 17 October 2023, 8am
The Leaders Alliance has today welcomed the intervention by all parties involved in talks late into the night to stop …
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Disability Federation of Ireland calls for all parties to work towards a fair and sustainable resolution to stop Section 39 strike action
Issued: 16 October 2023, 11am
With just 24 hours to go to indefinite strike action by Section 39-funded organisations, John Dolan, CEO of the …
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Tuesday 17 October
Issued: 13 October 2023, 10am
Next Tuesday 17 October is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Given the ongoing high …
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Disabled people call on the Government for Rights not Fights!
Issued: 12 October 2023, 10am
Stop Section 39 Strike, Restore Pay, Raise Respect A group of Disabled People has come together to form The Leaders …
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Wicklow County Council highlights the importance of their relationship with DFI as they approve a five year Disability and Inclusion strategy for the county
Issued: 11 October 2023, 10am
The elected members of Wicklow County Council have approved the County Wicklow Disability and Inclusion Strategy 2023 …
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Green Paper on Disability Reform Public Consultation open until 15 December
Issued: 11 October 2023, 9am
The Department of Social Protection recently launched the Green Paper on Disability Reform Public …
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DFI's response to Budget 2024: Devastating sidelining of disabled people
Issued: 10 October 2023, 5pm
Responding to Budget 2024, the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI), has said it is devastating to see the …
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