IHREC Disability Work 2019-2021
Introduction The Commission prioritised advancing disability rights under its Strategy Statement 2019-2021. This strategic priority was progressed by the Commission across the execution of all of its functions. To ensure the participation of disabled people in this...
Overiew of IHREC disability work 2022
IHREC Disability Work January – September 2022 Introduction This paper provides an overview of the Commission’s work on disability rights since the launch of its new Strategy Statement 2022-2024. This work includes policy statements and submissions, reports to...
NAS & the Patient Advocacy Service Annual Report
The 2020 Annual Report of the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) and the Patient Advocacy Service.
Cost of Disability in Ireland
Cost of Disability Report published by the Department of Social Protection on the 7th December 2021
Have your say about Disability Rights in Ireland
This survey is a chance for you to tell us how well the government is implementing the UNCRPD.
DPO Coalition
This article explains what the DPO Coalition is.
Ireland’s Report on the United National Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
This is the plain English version of the governments report on the implementation of the UNCRPD
Learn about the UNCRPD
The presentation below is an opportunity to learn about the CRPD and what it means for you. We also explain about how Ireland reports to the UN and how you can become involved in this process. This video and the webinar where the content was originally presented are...
Event on the UNCRPD
Learn about the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD): What does it mean for disabled people in Ireland? An information webinar presented by the Disabled Persons Coalition (DPO Coalition): Wednesday 27th January, 7pm – 9pm. You will get...
Improving Access to Paid Employment for People with Intellectual Disability
In September 2019, the National Platform of Self Advocates was successful in engaging a research grant from The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) to examine the barriers and potential answers to increasing the participation and retention of people...
Dermot Lowndes in the Irish Times
Thousands will not be able to vote on Saturday, expert warns ‘There is a complete lack of awareness about the barriers thousands of people face’ Thu, Feb 6, 2020, 13:24 Updated: Thu, Feb 6, 2020, 13:25 Kitty Holland Social Affairs Correspondent Shelly Gaynor, from...
Mairead Boland-Brabazon CEO /Leader L’Arche Ireland
Letter to Minister Flangan re National Platform from Mairead Boland-Brabazon
Donna McNamara
Dear Minister Flanagan, I am writing to you as a former constituent to express my deep concern at the news that The National Platform of Self Advocates is being forced to close due to lack of funding. I implore you to consider urgent action in this regard as the...
Tony Gapper
Dear Minister Flanagan, The closure of the National Platform of Self Advocates in January 2020 is simply an outrage, due to alleged funding concerns; which is run by individuals with intellectual disabilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. For those...
Jyrki Pinomaa – President Inclusion Europe
To Minister for Justice, Mr. Charlie Flanagan The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) clearly states that all people with disabilities have the right to be included in the community. The motto of the international disability...
Karen O’Shea
Dear Mr Flanagan From its very beginning the National Platform of Self- Advocates has sought to be an independent voice for people with disabilities and is unique in what it offers in this country. The Platform have researched, campaigned and offered their experience...
Richard Patterson
Dear Minister Flanagan, I am writing in relation to the recent announcement on the day referred to by social model of disability advocates and activists as International Day of Disabled People that the National Platform of Self Advocates “will be closing down [its]...
Inclusion Ireland
Letter from Inclusion Ireland to the Minister for Justice and Equality
Charlotte May-Simera
Dear Ministers, I am writing to express my serious concern about the recent announcement of the National Platform that they must cease their activities due to a lack of funding. This is the only independent advocacy organization, established over the last 8 years,...
Edel McSharry
Dear Minister Flanagan, I am writing to you with regard to the National Platform of Self Advocates. As I’m sure you are aware, the National Platform is having to make the decision to close in the New Year, due to a lack of funding. It is essential that this does not...
Emma Burns
Dear Minister Flanagan, I’m writing to protest the imminent closure of the National Platform of Self-Advocates and to ask you to intervene to prevent the blow to disability rights in Ireland that this loss represents. Ireland was one of the last state parties to...
Disabled Women Ireland
Mr Flanagan, It is with anger and sadness that Disabled Women Ireland learned of the imminent closure of the National Platform of Self Advocates. It is entirely unacceptable that a state which spends a significant amount on “disability issues” fails to find and adapt...
Mark Kealy
Dear Minister, I am dismayed to learn that the National Platform of Self-Advocates have been forced to announce they are ceasing operations from January due to an absence of funding and support for their work. I have been involved with advocacy groups since the 1980's...
Centre for Disability Law and Policy
Centre for Disability Law and Policy, Institute for Lifecourse and Society, Dangan, North Campus NUI Galway. info.cdlp@nuigalway.ie 6th December 2019 FAO: Minister Charlie Flanagan CC: Minister Finian McGrath RE: Letter of support NPSA The Centre for Disability Law...
Adrian Carroll
Dear Minister Flanagan, I am writing to you to express my concerns regarding the impending closure of the National Platform of Self-Advocates, a national organisation led by people with intellectual disabilities to represent the voice of people with intellectual...
Maria Walls
Dear Minister Flanagan, I am deeply disappointed at the lack of on-going funding to support the extremely important work of the National Platform of Self Advocates. Similar groups exist in all other jurisdictions some called People First. They need adequate on-going...
Paula Brennan
Dear Minister Flanagan, I am writing to you with regard to the National Platform of Self Advocates. As I’m sure you are aware, the National Platform is having to make the decision to close in the New Year, due to a lack of funding. It is essential that this does not...
Shelley Gaynor -ILMI
Dear Minster I am writing to you in relation to closure of National advocacy Platform. As the Former chairperson of Independent Living Movement ILMI. I know firsthand of the importance of having a disabled persons organisation to hear the true authentic voice of...
Desmond Aston – INHEF
This is a pdf of the letter written by Des Aston, chairperson of the Inclusive National Higher Education Forum.
Helen McGloin
Dear Minister Flanagan, I am urging you to engage with the stakeholders in the true spirit of partnership as suggested below by my colleague Susan Carton and ensure that this service and the valuable network and support is not lost. Best wishes Helen McGloin PhD...
Carmel Jennings
Dear Minister Flanagan, I am writing to let you know of my huge disappointment at the closing down of the National Platform of Self Advocates due to lack of funding. How can you justify this decision? Functioning democracy depends on citizens having equal rights and...
Fiona Walsh
Dear Minister McGrath, I am writing to you to raise awareness of the importance of funding Disabled Peoples Organisations (DPO’s) and especially regarding the position of the National Platform of Self Advocates (http://hsv.digitalclare.com/) which has stated it cannot...
Catherine O’Leary
Dear Minister Flanagan, I write to express my disappointment at the announced closure of the National Platform of Self Advocates, Ireland's only Disabled Persons Organization (DPO) operated by those with intellectual disability. The consultation and involvement of...
Susan Carton
Dear Minister Flanagan, I am writing to you with regard to the National Platform of Self Advocates. As I’m sure you are aware, the National Platform is having to make the decision to close in the New Year, due to a lack of funding. It is essential that this does not...
Sarah Lennon
Dear Minister Flanagan, I am writing to you with dismay at the news that the National Platform of Self Advocates is to close after almost 9 years due to a lack of funding. The Platform has been a critical voice for people with intellectual disabilities in Ireland, a...
Letter from the Clare Public Participation Network
The Clare Public Participation Network sent a letter calling for urgent support for the National Platform of Self Advocates to Minister Charlie Flanagan. This is a pdf of the letter.
Inclusion Europe – Irish self-advocacy organisation closing down for lack of funding: “This is truly unacceptable!“
Yesterday, the Irish “National Platform of Self Advocates“, an independent self-advocacy organisation, announced they will be closing down due to a lack of funding. According to the platform, after having received financial aid by a philanthropic organisation, the...
Closure of the National Platform of Self Advocates
It is with regret and disappointment that today, on International Day of People with Disabilities, we at the National Platform of Self-Advocates have to announce that we will be closing down our operations from January due to an absence of funding or suitable supports...
Update on the Work of The National Platform October 2019
The National Platform of Self Advocates is run by people with intellectual disabilities for people with intellectual disabilities. We are a disability persons organisation, and the only DPO for people with intellectual disabilities in Ireland. National Platform...
Employment for People with Intellectual Disabilities
The National Platform of Self Advocates held a national meeting of its members on the 11th July 2019.
The focus of this meeting was Employment for People with Intellectual Disabilities.
The meeting was attended by Minister Finian McGrath who is particularly interested in hearing what people with intellectual disabilities have to say.
Public Sector Duty
Public Sector Duty Book Launch Christina Burke represented the National Platform of Self-Advocates at the launch of Inclusion Ireland’s easy to read book and easy to read accessibility checklist about Public Sector Duty at the offices of the Irish Human Rights and...
Pre Budget Meeting Report
The National Platform of Self Advocates held a pre-budget meeting with our members on Monday 9th July 2018 in the Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin. This meeting is part of our research and consultation with Minister Finian McGrath’s office. Minister McGrath said that he...
Inclusion International World Congress
Brian Hayes, Chairperson of the National Platform of Self Advocates attended the Inclusion International World Congress which took place in Birmingham recently. Over 1,000 people from 71 countries attended, including family members and world leaders in disability and...
Pre Budget Meeting
There will be a pre budget meeting of the National Platform of Self Advocates on the 9th of July. We are pleased to announce that Minister Finian McGrath will attend this meeting. It is on in the Academy Plaza Hotel, 10-14 Findlater Place off O'Connell St., Dublin 1....
Make Work Pay Video
This video is about the Make Work Pay for People with Disabilities report. It talks about payments and recommendations to help people prepare for work and to get work. You can read the report in various formats on Welfare.ie ...
Sligo Regional Meeting
The National Platform of Self Advocates is holding a Regional Meeting in the Clayton Hotel, Sligo. Date: 30th November Time: 11:00 a.m. to 13:00 p.m. Tea/Coffee/Registration from 10:a.m. The purpose of the meeting is to develop self advocacy in the areas of Sligo,...
Personalised Budgets – Have your say.
The Task Force on Personalised Budgets is carrying out a public consultation to find out what people think about personalised budgets and how they should be used in Ireland. A personalised budget is a sum of money which would be funded from the HSE’s budget for...
Make Work Pay for People with Disabilities
Ensuring people with disabilities are supported to achieve their employment ambitions is one of the most significant labour market and social policy challenges for policymakers today. To this end, the Government’s ten-year Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People...
Europe’s first airport sensory room created at Shannon for passengers with autism
The following story was published on the Shannon Airport website on the 29th March 2017. The first European airport sensory room developed for children and adults with neurodevelopmental challenges, including autism, was officially opened today at Shannon Airport. In...
Press Release – Our Lived Experiences of Housing and Transport
Press Release “Our Lived Experiences of Housing and Transport” Launch of Research Report Highlighting Experiences of People with Disabilities of Housing and Transport January 16, 2017 The National Platform of Self Advocates in partnership with the Centre for...
The National Platform of Self Advocates – Limerick Meeting
NATIONAL PLATFORM OF SELF ADVOCATES ARE INVITING ALL SELF ADVOCATES FROM THE MUNSTER & CONNAUGHT REGIONS TO THEIR MEETING IN LIMERICK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ON THURSDAY THE 3OTH OF JUNE 2016 AT 11AM TO 1PM TICKETS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THE LIMERICK...
General Information form The National Platform Of Self Advocates
The first is that The National Platform will have a stand at Inclusion Ireland's Meeting on Saturday June 11th in The Gibson Hotel. Also The National Platform Of Self Advocates Representatives will be in St Mary's Parish Center in Killarney on June 17th to talk to...
Inclusion Ireland Annual Conference & Agm Gibson Hotel Point Village Dublin
The inclusion Ireland sub committee of self advocates will A holding work Shop on what the community means to you AT the inclusion Ireland conference on Saturday the 11th of June in the Gibson Hotel. Dublin National Platform of self Advocates, Seasamh And Inclusion...
The National Platform of self Advocates P.R.O Adrian Noonan spoke the Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission (IHREC)Confernce in Dublin Castle on Monday 9th of May
Adrian Noonan P.R.O of The National Platform Of self Advocates Ireland and inclusion Ireland speaking at The Human Rights & The Equality Commission Launch on the Report Monitoring the UN Convention on The Rights of People with Disabilities(CRPD) in Dublin Castle...
Finian Mcgrath. Made Junior Minister for Health Social Welfare and Disability Affairs and inclusion
Finian Mcgrath. Made Junior minister for health Social welfare and Disability Affairs and inclusion Good luck to Finian Mcgrath on becoming becoming Junior Minister . I hope he will listen to people Disabilites and self Advocates issues and concerns & Needs and...
United Nations to run the rule over Ireland’s human rights record in Geneva
The United Nations are look at Ireland's Human Rights Record on May Wednesday The 11th in Geneva. The UN will make recommendations to the Irish government on a range of human rights issues affecting people with disabilities. This review is called the Universal...
Applied Social Sciences Undergrad Conference in Limerick Institute of Technology on April 8th
The event was the annual Applied Social Sciences Undergrad Conference in Limerick Institute of Technology on April 8th. The National Platform of Self Advocates were asked to conduct workshops with the delegates on self advocacy and the National Platform.
LOVE NOT HATE: UNITE TO LEGISLATE AGAINST HATE CRIME
Please sign this petition for law to brought forward for to protect people from hate crime in the Republic of Ireland to be brought in by the next government. Our P. R. O the National platform of self advocates Adrian Noonan Has Signed We Hope You will it will help...
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) crime figures released yesterday (March 30th) show an increase in the number of recorded sexual offences against mentally impaired persons increased from 12 in 2014 to 22 in 2015. An increase of 83%.
This a Very Worrying situation Ireland has no Hate Crime Law in place and this is shows Ireland is behind the times and Basically shows Ireland up as Country that dose not Care for its People who are Discriminated against like People with a Disability, were the Garda...
Today marks the ninth anniversary since Ireland signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD
IT is Nine Years Since We signed up to UN Convention on the Rights Of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Ireland is one of Three Euro members who have not Ratified the Convention on the Rights Of Persons with Disabilities See below For the link for more details Today...
Two Community and Voluntry Sector Representatives Contest Seanad Election
Two Community & Voluntry Sector Repersentives to contest Seanad Election see below for Details A number of nominating bodies from the Administrative Panel are working together on a Seanad Éireann election initiative. Inclusion Ireland is one of 16 nominating...
Medical card means testing may be scrapped
From The Irish Examiner Medical Card Means testing maybe scrapped of families of seriously ill children see below to follow the Story Health Minister Leo Varadkar is examining the move after it was put to him by the independent expert group of patients and doctors...
A national school principal has denied assaulting one of his students saying he was only trying to guide him to his classroom, and to protect him.
A Report On RTE News That school Principal Assaulted A Student Asbergers is very disturbing if it is confirmed see below for Details The principal, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, denies a charge of assaulting the then nine-year-old boy, who has...
HSE whistleblower service receives 43 abuse allegations
From The Irish Times Forty-three allegations of abuse against vulnerable people in residential care were received by a whistle blower service in the first year of operation, according to its annual report. The allegations involved claims of physical, sexual,...
Man with autism had to undergo detox after care
From The Irish Examiner Autism rights advocate Fiona Pettit O’Leary said she was horrified after learning that a young man with autism had to be detoxed after being taken out of residential care. The man’s case is highlighted in the first report of the confidential...
Vice President of Paralympics Ireland prevented from voting freely
Vice President of Paralympics Ireland prevented from voting freely See Link Below Vice President of Paralympics Ireland prevented from voting freely (via @thejournal_ie) http://jrnl.ie/2627946 VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES were prevented from freely accessing some count...
RTE is reporting The lack of debate on disability issues during the General Election 2016 campaign.
RTE News Are Reporting on Disability not been Made a Issue by The Partys and it The Disability Issues Should of been one of the Biggest Issues During The General Election. See Below For Details It is an issue that affects 600,000 people and their families across...
Easy Read Voting Guide
Inclusion Ireland has a Easy Read Voting Guide See below For Details Make sure to look over our ‘Easy to Read’ Guide to Voting before Election Day on Friday. The document - which was produced with the support of the Department of Environment - has...
Louth residential centre fails 14 HIQA tests
From RTE News Website A residential centre for people with intellectual disabilities in Co Louth has failed 14 out of 18 tests in a HIQA inspection. The Broomfield Centre, which is run by the St John of God Services (SJOGS), was found to have purchased items...
The National platform Of Self Advocates Discussion With TDS Today (Tuesday the 16th 2016 )
The Event with the politicians in Carmichael went very well We got our message across , We spoke about From The Capacity/ New Assisted Decision Act To independent living prescription charge /To The On Going Abuse Scandal in Some Disability Residential services They...
Please Read the Latest blog on The Lunacy Act 1871 (Capacity Bill) From Our
Please Read the Latest blog on The Lunacy Act 1871 (Capacity Bill) From Our P.R.O. Adrian Noonan. A Personel View [wp-svg-icons icon="file" wrap="i" size="96px" link="https://adio12.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/lunacy-act-ireland-1871/" color="#83c339" class="icon-spacer...
FactCheck: Is Fine Gael right to say it has “maintained disability spending”?
The Journal.ie Article on testing the Truth Claims of Candidates on disability. See bellow for Details Really interesting article from 'The Journal.ie': "As part of our GE16 FactCheck series, we’re testing the truth of claims made by candidates and...
The National platform of Self advocates are on Today’s Irish Times
The National platform of self advocates Discussion With TDS in Carmichael centre Are in The IrishTimes Today Labour TD wants cut in drug fees for those on disability allowance...
The National platform Of Self Advocates Discussion With TDS Today (Tuesday the 16th 2016 )
Here are some pictures of Today The Event with the politicians in Carmichael went very well We got our message across , We spoke about From The Capacity/ New Assisted Decision Act To independent living prescription charge /To The On Going Abuse Scandal...
National Platform Of Self Advocate Press Release
PRESS RELEASE: The National Platform Of Self Advocates Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 CONTACT: Administrator: Trish Finegan Email: myvoiceireland@gmail.com P.R.O Adrian Noonan Email: Adrianpatrick.micheal1@gmail.com The National Platform of...
St John of God Services have closed a residential centre for people with disabilities and have moved residents from two others following damning inspection reports from the Health Information and Quality Authority.
St John of God services Has closed A Residential Centre For People With Disabilities in St Raphael's Celbridge Co. Kildare. See Below For For More Details The centres are on a campus in Celbridge, Co Kildare which is home to 137 people with intellectual...
Inclusion Ireland public statement following sentencing of Áras Attracta staff members.
Inclusion Ireland Has released a statement On The Sentencing Of Aras Attracta staff Members last Monday The 8th of February. See Below https://twitter.com/InclusionIre/status/697428573016215552 Back Round Story On Aras Attractra Áras Attracta is a HSE-run...
National Platform of self Advocates Monthly Meeting
The National platform of self Advocates are having their Monthly meeting in Dublin Today some items on the agenda are the upcoming discussion with the panel of Outgoing TDs and Ministers.
Disable Inequality Campaign Update – 05th Feb 2016
This Story is From Our Friends from The Disable Inequality Campagin Team And we want to share The The Disable Inequality Logo use the logo as your profile picture or Back round of your Facebook,Twitter or Gooogle Plus pages To get the Message out Their To...
Inclusion Ireland Questions For TDS.
Keep this handy at the Doorstep - 10 Ways to Test Your Candidates on disability issues during the General Election campaign. Follow the link below to download and print a copy or for more information on our dedicated General Election webpage with disability...
As part of our General Election 2016 coverage, Inclusion Ireland will be reviewing all of the manifestos published by political parties
National Platform Statement Inclusion Ireland Are Reviewing All manifesto's from all political Party running in the general Election 2016 and see what they promise for people with Disability's in health, Allowances & Benefits , independent living and The cost...
The Irish Times report that an individual was left residing in a foster home where there were allegations of sexual abuse due to legal advice.
The HSE did not tell the family of a woman with severe intellectual disabilities of its concerns about a risk to her of sexual abuse at a foster home in which she was staying because its legal advice was not to do so....
General Election to take place on 26 February
National Platform of self Advocates The General Election Was called today Wednesday The 3rd Of February At 9.30 Am Make sure you put you issues and your Needs to your Local TDS 's and if they want your vote make them work to get your vote The Story Below is Shared...
Cork Newsletter link Below
Please Press down on Cork News letter link below CORK Newsletter
From RTE.ie: “Two ministers are recommending that the Government establish a statutory Commission of Investigation into events in a foster home
From RTE.ie: "Two ministers are recommending that the Government establish a statutory Commission of Investigation into events in a foster home in the southeast. Minister for Primary Care Kathleen Lynch, supported by Minister for Health Leo Varadkar, made the...
The Labour Party Conference
A lot of promises made by Joan Burton TD and the Labour Party but only one line on people with disabilities there needs to be more on disability we are worth more more then one line ? Of Course We are Worth then More line and a lot of more respect with that. The...
Barnardos’ Fergus Finlay calls for inquiry into abuse of children with disabilities in south East
Barnardos' Fergus Finlay calls for inquiry into abuse of children with disabilities in south east: "The CEO of Barnardos is calling for the Minister for Health to set up a Commission of Inquiry into abuse of children with disabilities at a foster...
Disappointing news today as the Sexual Offences Bill did not pass in the Dail
Thursday, 28th January 2016 DISAPPOINTMENT AS INDEPENDENT DISARRAY STALLS NEW SEXUAL OFFENCES BILL - CONWAY It was disappointing to see that the Technical Group and Independents could not agree to work with all other parties in the Dail today to make...
One of our committee members is on Radio Today
Martin Dooher one of our committee members and chairperson of the National Platforms Sub committee on finance is on Galway Bay Fm Radio at 11.30 am today Thursday January the 28th 2016
An advocacy group for people with disabilities has called on the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
From 'The Irish Times': "(IHREC) to conduct an inquiry into the continued use of outdated institutions. Inclusion Ireland accused the commission on Tuesday of joning a list of State agencies who had 'abandoned' those living in so-called congregated settings....
As part of our General Election coverage, Inclusion Ireland will be reviewing all of the manifestos published by political parties
As part of our General Election coverage, Inclusion Ireland will be reviewing all of the manifestos published by political parties in terms of their commitments to disability issues. We are judging the party manifestos in comparison to our own asks contained in...
There was a big increase in the number of families applying for domiciliary care allowance last year
From today's 'Irish Examiner': "There was a big increase in the number of families applying for domiciliary care allowance last year - and also a rise in the percentage of those applications that were rejected. The allowance is worth €309 to a family every month and...
Inclusion Ireland board member Kate Butler and Inclusion Ireland Advocacy Project Worker Julie Helen will be appearing in an interview with Ryan Tubridy on RTE One’s Claire Byrne Show tonight from 10.35pm.
Inclusion Ireland board member Kate Butler and Inclusion Ireland Advocacy Project Worker Julie Helen will be appearing in an interview with Ryan Tubridy on RTE One’s Claire Byrne Show tonight from 10.35pm. The segment will deal with rights, relationships and...
Inclusion Ireland has published a General Election Manifesto
Inclusion Ireland has published a General Election Manifesto called ‘A Disability Manifesto for Equality and Human Rights – Intellectual disability issues for the 32nd Dáil’. The Manifesto reflects the views of parents, members, persons with disabilities, advocates,...
Here is the Link below to Our P.R.Os Latest Blog
NationalPlatform of self Advocates Meeting With TDS And Ministers http://wp.me/p6nfMt-bg via @Seasamh2 Will Goverment Ministers and TDS Listen To People With Disability's? http://wp.me/p6nfMt-6i via @Seasamh2
Mum caring for disabled daughter hit with €77k bill for working too many hours
http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/mother-caring-disabled-daughter-hit-7229485#ICID=sharebar_twitter Social welfare hurting A mother working trying to support Her Disabled Daughter billing The woman on working on just trying to give her...
The Social Democrats party has addressed a number of key disability issues
The Social Democrats party has addressed a number of key disability issues - including a cost of disability payment – in their manifesto ‘Building A Better Future 2016-2026’ which has been launched in Dublin. Page 24 of the document is entitled ‘Empower Those...
Government must tackle mental health issue – Breslin
Mental health campaigner and musician Niall Breslin has appealed to the Government to act now to help young people dealing with mental health issues, calling it the "epidemic of a generation". Addressing the Oireachtas Health Committee this morning, Mr...
Senator Mary Moran launched a report on the Role of the Special Needs
Senator Mary Moran launched a report on the Role of the Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in the Oireachtas today. There are many recommendations about minimum qualifications and professional development. Report now available to download via the link below:...
Half of all disability allowance applications last year turned down
From today's 'Irish Examiner': "Information from the Department of Social Protection shows 30,614 Disability Allowance claims were decided last year, of which 14,800 were initially refused. There were also a large percentage of cases which, after appeal, were granted....