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Man with Down syndrome ‘thrilled’ at election to senior position in Fianna Fail

A young man from Co Westmeath has said he is “overwhelmed” and “overjoyed” at becoming the first person with Down syndrome to be elected to a senior position in a political party in Ireland. Fintan Bray was voted into Fianna Fail’s National ...

03 Oct 2022 at 18:21

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Civil service should make every effort to support Disability minister – Harris

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has said he fully supports the Disability minister in pushing for changes to services, and said that the civil service should make every effort to enact them. It comes after the ...

17 Aug 2022 at 19:24

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Children with special needs ‘left in limbo’ over assessment delays, TD warns

Children with special needs have been failed by the State, the Dail has heard. Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty said youngsters have been “left in limbo” by long delays in being assessed. He said there are 17,000 children waiting on ...

29 Sept 2022 at 15:15

National News

‘Significant deterioration’ in compliance levels in disability centres

There was a “significant deterioration” in compliance levels in centres for people with disabilities, a report by the Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) has found. Information provided to Hiqa revealed there was a ...

08 Aug 2022 at 18:06

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Tipperary mother sets up social media site to support parents of children with disabilities

A county Tipperary mother has set up a Facebook page to support parents encountering difficulties and delays securing services for their children with disabilities and special needs. The Tipperary Parents Unite for Children’s ...

13 Apr 2022 at 17:58

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Govt must consider 'all voices' of gender-based violence - Disabilities Minister

All voices of people at risk of gender-based violence must be considered by the government. That's according to the Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, who today (Tuesday March 8) ...

08 Mar 2022 at 13:28

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Disabled refugees will not be left behind in response to Ukraine crisis - O'Gorman

The Minister for Disabilities has confirmed disabled refugees will not be left behind in Ireland's response to the Ukraine crisis. Minister Roderic O'Gorman made the promise following a meeting on Monday (March 21) with ...

23 Mar 2022 at 16:59

National News

'An invaluable resource' - Minister launches phone line for autistic community

The Minister of State for Disabilities has announced the creation of a telephone information line for the autistic community. The AsIAm (Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point) phone line initiative was ...

17 Feb 2022 at 16:20

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Public meeting in Clonmel for Tipperary families facing difficulty securing services for children with disabilities

A public meeting about the difficulties Tipperary families are experiencing securing services for children with disabilities and special needs takes place in the Talbot Hotel, Clonmel (formerly Clonmel Park Hotel) at ...

04 Apr 2022 at 11:36

Local News

Council invites applications for disability funding for 'Changing Places'

Tipperary County Council are inviting expressions of interest from Sporting Organisations, Community Groups, Chamber of Commerce or Public Buildings around the county who want funding for changing places facilities ...

31 Mar 2022 at 20:45

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Tipperary TD criticises Government for lack of access to disability services for children

THE Government and HSE has been asked to stop cutting corners and provide children with disabilities with the services they need. The call came from Tipperary Independent TD Mattie McGrath in the Dáil today, as he ...

30 Mar 2022 at 17:45

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Tipperary County Council to receive more than €3 million in housing adaptation funding

Tipperary County Council is to receive €3.33 million in funding for housing adaptation grants for Older People and People with a Disability living in Tipperary. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage,...

28 Mar 2022 at 18:00

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