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  1. Paralympics on the telly, progress on the ground

    Issued: 17 August 2021, 9am

    As we head into the joy that is the Paralympics it is time to remind ourselves of all the benefits sports inclusion …

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  2. Nomination Call for DFI Representatives on National Health Committees

    Issued: 28 July 2021, 11am

    DFI represents its member organisations on over twenty National Health Committees (see list here). Right now, we are …

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  3. Minister Anne Rabbitte tells DFI AGM “my door will be open”

    Issued: 11 June 2021, 2pm

    The Minister of State for Disability, Anne Rabbitte really engaged with DFI members and their concerns at our AGM on …

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  4. Beach Wheelchairs – Our guide to where to find and how to book

    Issued: 1 June 2021, 6pm

      A record number of Irish beaches were awarded a Blue Flag this year and the highest number ever also offer beach …

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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