News Archive
Aspiring Actors Wanted
Issued: 2 November 2023, 10am
Our member organisation Arts and Disability Ireland have shared this opportunity for aspirins actors. The …
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The MS Readathon is back
Issued: 1 November 2023, 10am
Throughout November, the rather wonderful MS Readathon takes place in schools and homes across Ireland. The MS …
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Ensuring Inclusive Local and EU Elections - DFI's Opening Statement to the Disability Matters Committee
Issued: 25 October 2023, 5pm
The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) presented at the Disability Matters Committee today, Tuesday 25 October …
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Launch of Wicklow's Disability and Inclusion Strategy
Issued: 24 October 2023, 12pm
Wicklow’s first ever Disability and Inclusion Strategy was launched on Friday 20 October 2023. Wicklow County …
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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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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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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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