Press Releases

  1. €500 Cost of Disability payment falls far short of the weekly costs disabled people face, says DFI

    Issued: 6 October 2026

    Formal recognition of the extra cost of disability is a hard-won principle, but €500 a year covers less than 5% of …

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  2. "The least we can expect": disability federation warns Budget 2027 will test Government's word as Ireland faces UN scrutiny

    Issued: 6 July 2026

    The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) publishes its pre-Budget submission at a pivotal moment for disabilit

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  3. Budget 2026: a devastating setback for disabled people

    Issued: 8 October 2025

    The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) has said that while it welcomes the €619 million increase in funding for …

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  4. DFI welcomes the new National Disability Strategy, and urges whole-of-government action to deliver change

    Issued: 3 September 2025

    DFI welcomed today’s launch of the new National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025 - 2030, while …

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  5. Over 40% of Elected TDs Have Signed Disability Pledge

    Issued: 10 December 2024

    71 of the 174 TDs elected to the Dáil signed a Disability Pledge hosted by the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI). …

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  6. Ireland Goes Purple for International Day of People with Disabilities

    Issued: 3 December 2024

    Ireland is shining a light on disability on Tuesday 3 December to mark International Day for People with Disabilities …

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  7. On International Day of People with Disabilities, it’s Time for a Strong Commitment to Disability in Ireland

    Issued: 3 December 2024

    International Day of People with Disabilities falls as the last votes are counted in the general election. The …

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  8. The Leaders’ Debate and Disability: A Call for Action

    Issued: 26 November 2024

    Tonight’s Leaders’ Debate provides a critical opportunity for party leaders to address the pressing concerns …

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  9. DFI Encourages Candidates to ‘Take Responsibility’ on Disability at General Election Husting

    Issued: 19 November 2024

    General election candidates will face questions on how they plan to address the urgent needs of people with …

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  10. Budget 2025 a ‘missed opportunity’ to make a real difference in disabled people’s lives 

    Issued: 1 October 2024

    Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) said that the budget missed an opportunity to address structural issues to …

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  11. No time to delay – Budget 2025 must make a different choice on disability

    Issued: 9 September 2024

    Press Release – 9th September 2024 - Immediate The experience of people with disabilities in Ireland continues to …

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  12. Disability Votes count in Local and European Elections on Friday 7 June 

    Issued: 5 June 2024

    Release - Wednesday 5 June 2024 - Immediate Attn: Newsdesks, Political and Social Affairs Correspondents …

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