News Archive
‘Thinking Ahead’ campaign highlights health crisis in neurological care
Issued: 17 January 2011, 11am
17 per cent of people in Ireland with neurological conditions A new campaign ‘Thinking Ahead’ highlighting the …
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Minister Carey announces Funding Scheme to Support National Organisations in the Community and Voluntary Sector
Issued: 13 January 2011, 3pm
Mr. Pat Carey, T.D. Minister of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs, announced on 16th December 2010 that …
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European Parliament agrees Citizen’s Initiative
Issued: 11 January 2011, 11am
On 15th December 2010, MEP's gave the green light to the Citizens’ Initiative, which will make it possible for one …
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European Union ratifies UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Issued: 10 January 2011, 4pm
On 5th January 2011, the European Union ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The …
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Invitation to tender: “Supporting Disability Organisations for mainstreaming”
Issued: 23 November 2010, 3pm
The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) together with the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) invites tenders for …
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Minister Ó Cuív announces new National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities
Issued: 5 October 2010, 9am
New service will protect the rights of people with disabilities and make positive changes in their quality of life …
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Claiming Our Future
Issued: 24 September 2010, 4pm
'Claiming our Future' is a major civic society event planned for 30th October 2010, involving a range of organisations …
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GROW launch Young Adult Booklet
Issued: 15 September 2010, 3pm
“You Can Do It, But You Can’t Do It Alone” GROW in Ireland is launching a Free Booklet of Young Adult Stories …
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Office of the Disability Appeals Officer Information Evenings
Issued: 3 September 2010, 2pm
7 Information Evenings to be held in various venues by the Disability Appeals Officer Do you have a child with a …
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Publication of Report of Expert Group on Resource Allocation in the Health Sector
Issued: 9 July 2010, 2pm
“Providing a System in Which Money Follows the Patient's Best Health Care” Professor Frances Ruane, Chairperson of …
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New NCBI Clear Print Mark
Issued: 8 July 2010, 9am
NCBI Media Centre recently launched its new clear print mark and advisory service About NCBI NCBI (National Council for …
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Fourth Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Group for A Vision for Change - the Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy published
Issued: 2 July 2010, 12am
Mr John Moloney, T.D., Minister for Disability and Mental Health, published the fourth annual report of the independent …
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