News Archive

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. DFI welcomes two new Members

    Issued: 12 May 2023, 2pm

    DFI is delighted to welcome two new members: The Irish Heart Foundation and Youth Advocate Programmes …

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  6. Irish attitudes to the charity sector - Survey Findings from the Charities Regulator

    Issued: 11 May 2023, 2pm

    Nine out of ten adults in Ireland donated to a charity over the last year, according to new research from the Charities …

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  7. DFI holds briefing for its Members on the Regional Health Areas with Liam Woods of the HSE

    Issued: 10 May 2023, 2pm

    We held a briefing between our members and Liam Woods, HSE lead for the development of the Regional Health Areas, RHA, …

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  8. Upcoming CHAT event to focus on Digital Literacy - register now

    Issued: 28 April 2023, 2pm

    Freedomtech invites you to register for the next in-person CHAT (Community Hub for Assistive Technology) gathering. …

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  9. EDF's new Human Rights Report 'Right to Work' shows that the majority of persons with disabilities are locked out of quality employment

    Issued: 27 April 2023, 3pm

    The European Disability Forum’s new Human Rights report The Right to Work, released today, reveals the persistent …

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  10. Applications are open for the Creative Youth Nurture Fund

    Issued: 25 April 2023, 2pm

    Applications are open for the Creative Youth Nurture Fund which might be of interest to DFI Member Organisations The …

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  11. Episode Two of The DFI Podcast is talking about access and accessibility

    Issued: 4 April 2023, 12pm

     Episode Two of The DFI Podcast, the new podcast from the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI), is looking at the …

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  12. DFI welcomes launch of the Partnership Principles which have to be lived rather than laminated

    Issued: 4 April 2023, 10am

    The Report of the Independent Review Group (IRG) established to examine the role of voluntary organisations in …

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