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€2m tech investment for people with disabilities to 'claim their rights as equal citizens'

Two million euro has been invested in technology for people with disabilities to "claim their rights as equal citizens". Minister of State for Disabilities, Anne Rabbitte, made the announcement yesterday and is calling for projects under the new ...

06 Dec 2021 at 13:33

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'Vital' for kids with disabilities to have equal access to education, finds new research

New research has found the social inclusion of children with disabilities is key to maximising their wellbeing, care and future education. Data published by the ESRI and Pobal found that it is “vital” that children with disabilities have equal ...

03 Dec 2021 at 10:13

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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 in Tipperary. The funding, ...

31 Mar 2022 at 20:45

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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 initial ...

29 Sept 2022 at 15:15

National News

Disability rights campaigner thanks Colin Farrell for giving her voice in US

A teenage disability rights campaigner from Co Tipperary has paid tribute to actor Colin Farrell for giving her a voice outside of Ireland. Cara Darmody, 14, was flown to Chicago to address an event organised by the Colin Farrell ...

08 Dec 2024 at 11:06

National News

New €80m grants will help older and disabled people live independently at home - O'Brien

Over €80 million in housing adaptation grant funding for older and disabled people has been announced. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, and the Minister of State for Local Government ...

02 May 2023 at 13:01

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Teenager vows to ‘resist’ any weakening of six-month timeframe for assessments

The Government has “systematically smashed” disability laws on important checks for children, a teenage campaigner has told the Oireachtas. Cara Darmody, 14, addressed the Oireachtas Disability Committee on Wednesday about ...

11 Jun 2025 at 15:52

National News

14-year-old disability rights activist to hold 50-hour protest at Dail

A teenage disability rights campaigner from Co Tipperary is to stage a 50-hour protest outside Leinster House in May. Cara Darmody is campaigning for the Government to carry out autism assessments of need for children ...

16 Apr 2025 at 11:00

WATCH: Taoiseach Simon Harris updates online followers on first day as head of government

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WATCH: 'TikTok Taoiseach' Simon Harris updates online followers on first day as head of government

Ireland's newest Taoiseach Simon Harris has quickly gone to work as head of Government, and has also quickly updated his thousands of online followers. Harris, branded the 'TikTok Taoiseach' for his frequent social ...

10 Apr 2024 at 16:04

National News

Good news for parents - big change to child benefit payments on the cards for Budget

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has hinted that there will likely be a double child benefit payment and no increases to the jobseeker’s allowance in the upcoming budget. Ms Humphreys said the ...

01 Aug 2024 at 14:19

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 ...

17 Feb 2022 at 16:20

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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 ...

23 Mar 2022 at 16:59

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