Young actor with Down syndrome urges people to vote A young actor with Down syndrome has said that he is looking forward to voting for the first time in the General Election, and is encouraging others to cast their vote as well. Election 24 • 27 Nov 24
Young actor with Down syndrome urges people to vote A young actor with Down syndrome has said that he is looking forward to voting for the first time in the General Election, and is encouraging others to cast their vote as well. Election 24 • 27 Nov 24
New exhibition celebrates people with Down syndrome Ireland's most feted press photographer is preparing for his first exhibition - on a subject close to his heart. Ireland • 03 Oct 22
New exhibition celebrates people with Down syndrome Ireland's most feted press photographer is preparing for his first exhibition - on a subject close to his heart. Ireland • 03 Oct 22
Zoom dance film features dancer with Down syndrome A film featuring a geographically-distanced duet between two dancers, produced during Covid-19 restrictions, is being shown at Wicklow Screendance Laboratory Festival. Coronavirus • 01 Apr 21
Zoom dance film features dancer with Down syndrome A film featuring a geographically-distanced duet between two dancers, produced during Covid-19 restrictions, is being shown at Wicklow Screendance Laboratory Festival. Coronavirus • 01 Apr 21
Ten-year-old spreads positivity with weekly 'paudcast' A ten-year-old boy with Down syndrome is spreading tips and advice on how to stay positive with his weekly motivational "paudcast". Positivity • 01 Feb 21
Ten-year-old spreads positivity with weekly 'paudcast' A ten-year-old boy with Down syndrome is spreading tips and advice on how to stay positive with his weekly motivational "paudcast". Positivity • 01 Feb 21
Dept criticised over criteria for summer programme The Department of Education has been criticised over the decision to exclude second-level students with Down Syndrome from the summer education programme aimed at supporting children with disabilities. Education • 17 Jun 20
Dept criticised over criteria for summer programme The Department of Education has been criticised over the decision to exclude second-level students with Down Syndrome from the summer education programme aimed at supporting children with disabilities. Education • 17 Jun 20
Down syndrome no obstacle to aspiring French politician When the mayor of Arras, a town in northern France, asked her to stand as a candidate in upcoming municipal elections, Eleonore Laloux did not hesitate. News Lens • 25 Feb 20
Down syndrome no obstacle to aspiring French politician When the mayor of Arras, a town in northern France, asked her to stand as a candidate in upcoming municipal elections, Eleonore Laloux did not hesitate. News Lens • 25 Feb 20
Young woman with Down syndrome helps Dublin's homeless A young Co Leitrim woman with Down syndrome has found a unique way to help homeless people in Dublin. Ireland • 01 Nov 19
Young woman with Down syndrome helps Dublin's homeless A young Co Leitrim woman with Down syndrome has found a unique way to help homeless people in Dublin. Ireland • 01 Nov 19
Gifts for families of newborns with Down syndrome A woman in Co Cavan has delivered almost 400 gift baskets to families of newborns with Down syndrome. Ireland • 21 Feb 19
Gifts for families of newborns with Down syndrome A woman in Co Cavan has delivered almost 400 gift baskets to families of newborns with Down syndrome. Ireland • 21 Feb 19
Court told woman could not consent to sex A woman with Down syndrome who was allegedly raped in Dublin two years ago did not have the capacity to consent to sexual intercourse, a trial has heard. Ireland • 05 Dec 15
Court told woman could not consent to sex A woman with Down syndrome who was allegedly raped in Dublin two years ago did not have the capacity to consent to sexual intercourse, a trial has heard. Ireland • 05 Dec 15
Extra support for children with Down syndrome Children with Down syndrome have been granted additional teaching hours by the Department of Education, following a long campaign by parents. News • 25 Mar 15
Extra support for children with Down syndrome Children with Down syndrome have been granted additional teaching hours by the Department of Education, following a long campaign by parents. News • 25 Mar 15
Dementia among over 40s with Down Syndrome rises Research from Trinity College Dublin shows the prevalence of dementia among people over 40 with Down Syndrome has almost doubled over the last three years and now stands at 30%. News • 30 Sep 14
Dementia among over 40s with Down Syndrome rises Research from Trinity College Dublin shows the prevalence of dementia among people over 40 with Down Syndrome has almost doubled over the last three years and now stands at 30%. News • 30 Sep 14
'Serious issues' in Australian surrogacy case Australian Immigration Minister Scott Morrison has said that a question of "moral responsibility" should determine the fate of a baby with Down syndrome, reportedly abandoned by an Australian couple with its surrogate mother in Thailand. News • 05 Aug 14
'Serious issues' in Australian surrogacy case Australian Immigration Minister Scott Morrison has said that a question of "moral responsibility" should determine the fate of a baby with Down syndrome, reportedly abandoned by an Australian couple with its surrogate mother in Thailand. News • 05 Aug 14
Face-recognition software could help diagnose rare conditions Face-recognition software has been developed that could help diagnose rare genetic conditions in children from family photographs. Special Reports • 25 Jun 14
Face-recognition software could help diagnose rare conditions Face-recognition software has been developed that could help diagnose rare genetic conditions in children from family photographs. Special Reports • 25 Jun 14
Bill to boost Down Syndrome teaching resources Independent TD Finian McGrath has presented a bill to the Dáil to give children with Down Syndrome statutory entitlement to resource teaching hours. News • 07 Feb 14
Bill to boost Down Syndrome teaching resources Independent TD Finian McGrath has presented a bill to the Dáil to give children with Down Syndrome statutory entitlement to resource teaching hours. News • 07 Feb 14
Researchers reverse Down Syndrome in mice Researchers in the United States say they have found a way to reverse Down Syndrome in newborn mice with a single injection. News • 05 Sep 13
Researchers reverse Down Syndrome in mice Researchers in the United States say they have found a way to reverse Down Syndrome in newborn mice with a single injection. News • 05 Sep 13
