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  1. Poverty Among People with Disabilities on Increase SILC Survey Shows

    Issued: 1 February 2017

    Figures released today showed more than half the population of people living with disabilities in Ireland are not able …

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  2. The 10th International Day of Persons with Disabilities

    Issued: 3 December 2016

    This year’s theme: “Leave no one Behind” – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon What: The 10th International Day of …

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  3. Press Release from the Disability Federation of Ireland: Nov. 21st , 2016, Dublin Castle, Conference Centre

    Issued: 21 November 2016

    The People, Their Stories at #MakeItWorkDFI

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  4. BUDGET 2017 Must Deliver on Government’s Promises to People with Disabilities

    Issued: 29 September 2016

    JOINT PRE-BUDGET STATEMENT ISSUED BY EIGHT LEADING DISABILITY ORGANISATIONS, 29 September 2016 September 2016 – We, …

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  5. The Wheel Pre-Budget Press Conference

    Issued: 27 September 2016

    BUDGET 2017 Must Deliver on Government’s Promises to People with Disabilities September 2016 – We, the under-signed …

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  6. Press statement from Disability Federation, 23 August 2016

    Issued: 23 August 2016

    The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) has forwarded a review of the Government’s first 100 days in office to all …

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  7. Government need to clarify plans on income support for people with disabilities

    Issued: 10 June 2016

    The Disability Federation of Ireland has said that the controversy caused by ministerial briefing documents, which …

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  8. Disability Federation of Ireland welcomes the publication of the Programme for Government

    Issued: 19 May 2016

    The Disability Federation of Ireland has welcomed the publication of the Programme for Government. The CEO of the …

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  9. Disability Federation of Ireland Welcomes Appointment of Super Junior Minister for Disability Inclusion

    Issued: 6 May 2016

    DFI Press Release The Disability Federation of Ireland has warmly welcomed the appointment of Finian MGrath, TD as …

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  10. John Dolan elected to Seanad Éireann - Statement from Disability Federation of Ireland, 28 April 2016

    Issued: 29 April 2016

    Press Release John Dolan, CEO Disability Federation of Ireland, elected to Seanad Éireann DFI welcomes the appointment …

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  11. Disability Federation concerned that Political Impasse is Impacting on People with Disabilities

    Issued: 11 April 2016

    Statement from Disability Federation of Ireland, 10th April 2016 The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) is deeply …

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  12. Launch of SOLA - The Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Quality in the Community and Voluntary Sector

    Issued: 1 December 2015

    Media Release 27 November 2015 Quality in organisations in the community, voluntary and disability sector has been …

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