News Archive

  1. Right To Act Campaign

    Issued: 10 April 2015, 3pm

    The Centre for Disability Law and Policy at NUI Galway, as co-ordinator of the EU PERSON project, has today launched a …

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  2. 2015 Governance Code National Training Programme

    Issued: 2 April 2015, 9am

    Pobal Community Fund April – October 2012 Sligo, Kilkenny, Cork, Athlone, Limerick, Galway and Dublin As part of our …

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  3. Steps to prepare for complying with the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015

    Issued: 31 March 2015, 10am

     Familiarise yourself and your organisation with the legislation – www.lobbying.ie. Review your organisation’s …

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  4. Two Hearts Beat as One - USA Disability Rights Trip

    Issued: 26 March 2015, 12am

    25 March 2015: Our friend and colleague Martin Naughton and his team are currently in America, in a month-long journey …

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  5. A Guide for DFI Members Working for People with Disabilities Through Local Government

    Issued: 24 October 2014, 10am

    October 2014 A new approach to Local Government in Ireland Emphasis is now focused on the local community as the …

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  6. Formal Establishment of the CRA and Commencement Orders for the Charities Act 2009

    Issued: 16 October 2014, 10am

    We are delighted to let you know that the Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald TD has signed the Statutory …

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  7. Between Worlds: The Experiences and Needs of Former Family Carers

    Issued: 13 October 2014, 10am

    Full report available Further to the launch last Thursday of our joint research in collaboration with the School of …

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  8. DFI Partners with Hollyfort Services to Offer New Preventative Maintenance Programme

    Issued: 8 October 2014, 11am

    The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Hollyfort Services, a …

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  9. Information Booklet on Post School Options in Education and Training for Adults and School Leavers with Disabilities

    Issued: 2 September 2014, 4pm

    Launched by National Council for Special Education August 2014 The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has …

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  10. Booklet to Support Young Adult Carers - Now Available.

    Issued: 14 August 2014, 4pm

    August 2014 The 16 page booklet was developed originally in English, and then translated into Italian and German with …

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  11. Broadcasting Authority Seeks Views on Draft Code of Programme Standards

    Issued: 1 July 2014, 2pm

    Press Release 1st July 2014 The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) launched, on the 1st July 2014, a public …

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  12. Carers Week 9th to 15th June 2014

    Issued: 13 June 2014, 9am

    The 8th Annual National Carers Week will take place from June 9th to 15th this year. Over 130 events will take place …

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