News Archive

  1. Clonakilty Access Group asks householders to cut back hedges and trees growing onto public footpaths

    Issued: 27 February 2024, 9am

    Clonakilty Access Group is making an appeal to householders with hedges, trees and shrubs growing onto public footpaths …

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  2. DFI's project on implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at local level

    Issued: 20 February 2024, 8am

    This year, we are undertaking a project exploring the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of …

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  3. DFI to host Making Advocacy Real events in Dublin and Galway

    Issued: 14 February 2024, 10am

    DFI will be hosting two self-advocacy sharing and learning events for member organisations in March and April. The …

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  4. Let's get together for CHAT online on Wednesday 28 February

    Issued: 14 February 2024, 10am

    Freedomtech invites you to register for the next online CHAT gathering. This Community Hub for Assistive Technology …

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  5. 'I am Number 17' rare disease campaign launched in Ireland

    Issued: 9 February 2024, 9am

    A new rare disease awareness campaign, I am Number 17, was launched in Ireland on 7 February. It includes the unveiling …

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  6. HIQA publishes review of national rare disease strategies

    Issued: 9 February 2024, 9am

    The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has published a review of national rare disease strategies in …

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  7. Agreement on the European Disability Card: major advance for freedom of movement

    Issued: 9 February 2024, 9am

    On Thursday 8 February, the European Disability Forum (EDF) issued a statement marking the provisional agreement on the …

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  8. New evidence of “ableism” – prejudice and discrimination faced by people with disability according to ESRI report

    Issued: 23 January 2024, 9am

    Negative stereotypes of some disabilities may be used to justify prejudice, according to new research from the ESRI. …

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  9. Green Paper – Reform needed but current proposals flawed and inadequate   

    Issued: 17 January 2024, 3pm

    Green Paper – Reform is needed but the current proposals are flawed and inadequate    The …

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  10. Opening statement by John Dolan, CEO, to the Committee on Assisted Dying

    Issued: 16 January 2024, 2pm

    Committee on Assisted Dying, 16 January 2024  Opening Statement by John Dolan, CEO, Disability Federation of …

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  11. Discover how healthy behaviours support your brain at Think Brain Health Webinar on 24 January

    Issued: 16 January 2024, 9am

    HSE Healthy Ireland and the National Dementia Office invite you to register for their online Think Brain Health …

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  12. DFI makes submission to International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

    Issued: 15 January 2024, 4pm

    DFI has made a submission to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). ICESCR …

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