News Archive

  1. DFI welcomes new reliefs in the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme

    Issued: 21 June 2023, 10am

    The Disability Federation of Ireland welcomes the news that the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath, TD has signed …

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  2. Oireachtas Disability Group launch their Pre-Budget Submission for 2024 as they meet TDs and Senators in Leinster House

    Issued: 16 June 2023, 9am

    Members of the Oireachtas Disability Group, ODG, including DFI, met with elected representatives from across all …

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  3. Passenger and anti-discrimination groups call for revision of rules on air travel

    Issued: 15 June 2023, 5pm

    Three organisations representing passengers, persons with disabilities and persons aged 50+ reiterated a previous …

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  4. Census 2022 shows a growing population with disabilities

    Issued: 15 June 2023, 3pm

    Summary results of Census 2022 published by the CSO on 30 May includes useful data on disability. It shows that:   …

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  5. Launch of Housing Strategy for Disabled People 2022-2027 Implementation Plan

    Issued: 14 June 2023, 2pm

    The Implementation Plan for the National Housing Strategy for Disabled People 2022-2027 will be launched next week on …

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  6. Government urged to take decisive action to tackle energy poverty

    Issued: 12 June 2023, 3pm

    A wide cross-section of social, environmental and voluntary organisations have urged the Government to take decisive …

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  7. DFI welcomes The Wheel and TASC Report calling for immediate State funding to charities to prevent looming collapse of essential public services

    Issued: 9 June 2023, 11am

    The Disability Federation of Ireland welcomes the report from TASC and The Wheel calling for immediate State funding to …

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  8. 'Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities' - online course starting in September 2023

    Issued: 7 June 2023, 2pm

    A new course for people with disabilities who wish to start their own business will begin on 20 September 2023. …

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  9. Take Action on the crisis affecting services for disabled people

    Issued: 7 June 2023, 8am

    The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) is asking people to take action on the crisis affecting services for …

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  10. Strong Irish presence at the Fifth European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities in Brussels

    Issued: 23 May 2023, 4pm

    On 23 May, the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels hosted the 5th European Parliament of Persons with …

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  11. Anyone can acquire a disability at any point in life, or as we age - 'me today, is you tomorrow' - it is therefore everyone's business. 

    Issued: 22 May 2023, 8am

    As one of the national members of the European Disability Forum (EDF), DFI will be leading a delegation …

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  12. DFI to lead a strong and committed delegation to the Fifth European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities

    Issued: 12 May 2023, 2pm

    DFI will be leading a delegation to the Fifth European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities (EPPD) taking …

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