Publications Archive

  1. May Newsletter 2013

    Issued: 1 May 2013

    The budget has been brought forward this year to the 15 th and 16 th October and Minister Noonan recently confirmed …

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  2. DFI Newsletter April 2013

    Issued: 1 April 2013

    At this stage we have all agreed that people with disability are equal citizens and it”s the job of the State, the …

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  3. Newsletter March 2013

    Issued: 29 March 2013

    The previous month was a busy one, in terms of health matters. DFI met with the Secretary General of the Department of …

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  4. Newsletter January/February 2013

    Issued: 11 March 2013

    The HSE's National Service Plan was published this month, where it was announced that the allocation for disability …

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  5. 2008 Annual Review

    Issued: 21 February 2013

    The year under review has seen DFI move from dealing with changes and developments in an environment which we …

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  6. Budget Special Newsletter

    Issued: 15 December 2012

    The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) has learned that savings of €5m (0.3 of 1% of Disability Budget) will have …

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  7. Newsletter December 2012

    Issued: 2 December 2012

    Irish health policy is now pointed in the right direction for people with disabilities. For example the Department of …

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  8. Newsletter November 2012

    Issued: 14 November 2012

    DFI welcomes and acknowledges the significance of the publication of the NESC report on quality and standards in …

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  9. Newsletter October 2012

    Issued: 25 October 2012

    Five weeks after the announced €10m cut to PA Services, beyond diverting the cut to apply across the disability …

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  10. DFI Pre-Budget Submission Launch 2013, John Dolan, Chief Executive Officer, Disability Federation of Ireland

    Issued: 18 October 2012

    This country is in a very uncomfortable place; there are no easy ways for the Government to reconcile the competing …

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  11. DFI Pre-Budget Submission Launch 2013, John O’Sullivan, Vice Chairperson, Disability Federation of Ireland

    Issued: 4 October 2012

    On behalf of the Disability Federation of Ireland, as its Vice Chairperson, I would like to welcome everyone here …

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  12. Commentary & Recommendations for Budget 2013

    Issued: 4 October 2012

    Ireland must regain its sovereignty and its ability to borrow. The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) recognises …

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