Calls to reduce obstacles for people with disabilities President Michael D Higgins has encouraged people to reflect on and highlight the challenges posed to people with disabilities. Ireland • 24 Sep 21
Work placement helps woman feel comfortable in her skin Robyn Quigley, a second year Communications student at DCU who has hearing difficulties, has said work experience has helped her feel more comfortable in her … Ireland • 22 Sep 21
TDs call for increased funding for disability services The Minister of State for Disability faced a united opposition in the Dáil last night, as almost 70 TDs across all parties unified to call … Ireland • 07 Oct 20
Issuing of certs for disabled drivers suspended The issuing of primary medical certificates for disabled drivers and passengers has been suspended due to a court decision in June. Ireland • 06 Oct 20
1,313 people with disabilities in nursing homes More than 1,300 people, many of whom have disabilities, are living in nursing homes for the elderly, despite being under the age of 65. Health • 08 Aug 18
Fears children with disabilities omitted from new plan Concerns have been expressed that children with disabilities could be excluded from the trial stages of a new scheme in which disabled people or a … Ireland • 15 Jul 18
Ross wants people with disability experience on boards Minister for Transport Shane Ross has announced that the boards of public transport bodies must include at least one person with "raw, personal, experience of … Ireland • 07 Feb 18
Govt urged to provisionally ratify disabilities treaty Minister of State with responsibility for Disability Finian McGrath will this morning ask the Cabinet to intensify its efforts to ratify the UN Convention on … Politics • 05 Dec 17
Voices of those with disabilities 'have to be heard' Special Olympics International Chairman Tim Shriver has said the American people will not let the current US administration downgrade services for those with disabilities. Ireland • 12 Jun 17
Minister issues assurances over disability support The Minister of State with Responsibility for Disabilities has said that people who got emergency personal assistant and home support services this year will not … Disabilities • 14 Dec 16
HIQA concerns over Co Kildare centres HIQA has expressed concerns over two separate centres for people with disabilities in Co Kildare, highlighting issues in several areas including social care and safety. News • 19 May 15
400 jobs promised in Rehab Group recruitment drive The Rehab Group, which provides support services and job opportunity for disabled people, has announced that it plans to recruit 750 staff in its operations … News • 16 May 12
