News Archive

  1. '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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Seeing Without Sight Sensory Exhibition returns for a second run at Hunt Museum

    Issued: 12 January 2024, 2pm

    Due to popular demand, Seeing without Sight: A Sensory Exploration at the Hunt Museum Limerick has returned for a …

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  10. EU Parliament’s position paves the way for ambitious European Disability Card

    Issued: 11 January 2024, 2pm

    The European Disability Forum (EDF) of which DFI is a member, has welcomed the European Parliament’s official …

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  11. Neuro-Mapping Project seeks the views of Adults with Neuro Rehabilitation Needs and Service Providers in CHO 3

    Issued: 10 January 2024, 9am

    In April 2023, the report and outputs of the first phase of neuro-mapping project were published.  Whilst …

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  12. DFI opens recruitment process for new Chief Executive Officer

    Issued: 5 January 2024, 10am

    The Disability Federation of Ireland is seeking to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer in 2024 to succeed outgoing …

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