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‘It’s time that government made them happen’ – Deputy Michael Lowry TD told the Dáil ‘Disability rights are human rights, not special rights. Persons with disabilities have the same rights as all people to non-discrimination, access, equality of opportunity, inclusion and full participation in society. It is time that Government made this happen’ Deputy Michael […]

A group from the Ballymun community has been “living at a gym” while raising funds for a charity that helps bereaved parents. The fundraising group “moved into” the basketball court of Ballymun Comprehensive School last Friday in order to run four miles every four hours for 60 hours. The goal is to raise funds for Feileacain,

The European Disability Forum’s new Human Rights report “Right to Work “, reveals the persistent gap in access to quality employment for persons with disabilities. The report shows that only 51.3% of active, working-age persons with disabilities in the EU are in paid employment. Furthermore, women and young people are at a disadvantage: only 49%

People with disabilities held protests across the country to call for better support services. They said that the lack of proper allocation of PA has affected their independence. According to the campaigners, they are being denied basic Human Rights due to the underfunding of PAS (Personal Assistance Services). Disability Power Ireland (DPI) said disabled people

Bernard Mulvany of Access For All Ireland explained that the protest, which is taking place next Tuesday, is taking place as the disabled community grapple with a lack of government supports. A new cost of living protest is being organised outside the Dail next week in support of the disabled community. Access For All Ireland, an

Opinion: employers adhering to the same old recruitment tactics are failing to capitalise on the untapped talent of people with disabilities. The latest figures from ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey highlights that 81% of Irish employers are currently struggling to recruit employees. This survey reveals that there is currently a massive talent shortage for recruiters in Ireland with unprecedented increases

Minister Humphreys and Minister O’Brien announce new measures to support Community Employment Schemes nationwide The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State, Joe O’Brien TD, have announced on 22nd March a series of improvements to Community Employment (CE) Schemes. CE Schemes play a vital role in both rural and urban communities

Access for All Ireland is an advocacy group that highlights the difficulties faced by anyone in Ireland with mobility issues. Bernard Mulvany, the founder of Access for All Ireland, said that disabled people in the country are some of the most affected by the rising cost of living. He stated that there is an inadequate amount of

Today is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) On March 21, 2019, World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated around the world. This event aims to raise awareness about the condition, which is a genetic disorder that occurs when a cell division error leads to an extra copy of chromosome 21. World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), is

Barbara Norris and Martin have been in a relationship for 14 years, and first met in nursery school. James Martin’s childhood sweetheart has described being filled with pride as she watched him pick up an Oscar for the short film An Irish Goodbye. Barbara Norris and Martin have been in a relationship for 14 years,