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  1. DFI Addresses the Oireachtas on Artificial Intelligence

    Issued: 21 October 2025, 11am

    Our Director of Advocacy Emer Begley and our Policy and Advocacy Officer Charlotte Olhausen appeared before the Joint …

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  2. Oireachtas Disability Group memo: Budget 2026 and the Cost of Disability

    Issued: 21 October 2025, 10am

    The Oireachtas Disability Group, ODG is a group of national disability organisations including: Disability Federation …

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  3. If we’re serious about ending poverty, address the Cost of Disability

    Issued: 17 October 2025, 10am

    This International Day for the Eradication of Poverty comes at a time when Ireland must face the real cost of …

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  4. DFI seeks consultant for review of Health and Social Care Programme

    Issued: 15 October 2025, 9am

    DFI is inviting tender submissions to carry out a 10-week review of its Health and Social Care Programme. The review …

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  5. Call for Applications for Assistive Technology Projects

    Issued: 19 August 2025, 3pm

    The Department of Children, Disability and Equality has announced a funding call for projects related to digital and …

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  6. Pre-Budget Submission 2026

    Issued: 14 July 2025, 10am

    From promises to progress: Deliver the step change for people with disabilities   Budget 2026 is the first test of a …

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  7. Help shape the future of our sector

    Issued: 4 July 2025, 11am

    The Government has launched a stakeholder consultation on a new strategy to support the community and voluntary sector, …

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  8. European Accessibility Act: A new era for accessibility in Europe

    Issued: 27 June 2025, 2pm

    From 28 June 2025, a wide range of products and services across the EU must meet new accessibility requirements under …

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  9. Panel discussion: UNCRPD and Disability Rights: From Ratification to Reality

    Issued: 18 June 2025, 11am

    Following the formalities of our AGM on Tuesday 17 June, we dove into a vibrant and rich discussion on the current and …

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  10. Explore a Rewarding Career in Disability Services – Join the HSE and Partner Organisations Virtual Career Fair

    Issued: 15 April 2025, 12pm

    Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? You are invited to a Virtual Career Fair on …

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  11. DFI Calls for Action on Alarming Disability Poverty Rates

    Issued: 20 March 2025, 5pm

    The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has today released its annual poverty data for 2024, painting a stark and sobering …

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  12. Have Your Say: Public Consultation on Ireland’s Next Suicide Reduction Policy

    Issued: 18 March 2025, 2pm

    Minister for Mental Health, Mary Butler T.D., has launched a public consultation to help shape Ireland’s next suicide …

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