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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Comprehensive Employment Strategy Launch

    Issued: 12 October 2015

    Comprehensive Employment Strategy launch within six months of the conclusion of this government’s term in office must …

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  8. National Economic Dialogue Must Address the Real Issues

    Issued: 14 July 2015

    National Economic Dialogue must address the real issues and deliver tangible results for people with disabilities …

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  9. DFI and NAI relieved at reinstatement of SSNO funding, but highlight need for more sustainable funding

    Issued: 26 May 2015

    The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) and the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) announced today that they …

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  10. By-election candidates to hear challenges faced people with disabilities

    Issued: 28 April 2015

    Tuesday 28th April – Tonight, the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) has invited a number of candidates standing …

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  11. Disability Federation of Ireland concerned about GP Care announcement

    Issued: 13 April 2015

    13 April 2015 - The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) has expressed concern regarding the announcement over the …

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  12. DFI Disappointed at Response to Recent Aras Attracta Inspections

    Issued: 1 April 2015

    Dublin, 1 April 2015 The Disability Federation of Ireland is disappointed with the response to the issues which emerged …

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