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Standing With Disabled People at Leinster House: Why an Emergency Winter Payment Is Needed Now
I attended Leinster House to stand with people with lived experience of disability and organisations including the Disability Federation of Ireland, Early Onset Parkinson’s, Access for All and the Irish Wheelchair Association, who are calling for an Emergency Winter Disability Payment. Disabled people face significantly higher living costs and are being disproportionately impacted by rising energy and household expenses, yet Budget 2026 failed to deliver a permanent cost-of-disability payment. A once-off €400 emergency winter payment would provide urgent relief to over 300,000 people while the Government continues to delay long-promised supports, and would be an important step towards dignity, equality and fairness for disabled people.
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When Delay Means Decline: The Cost of Waiting for DBS Surgery
Parkinson’s patients waiting for life-changing surgery despite a clear solution already within reach.
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A Movement of Hope: Reflections on Catherine Connolly’s Campaign and Presidency
A campaign that stayed true to its values and proved that decency still wins.
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Launch of the Wicklow Children and Young People’s Plan 2025–2027
The launch of the Wicklow Children and Young People’s Plan 2025–2027 brought together people and organisations working to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Wicklow.
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SportAbility Day 2025
A celebration of inclusive sport with activities for all ages and abilities
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Update on Bray Wanderers Changing Place Project
Progress continues to be made on the long-awaited Changing Place facility at Bray Wanderers.
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Update on the Neurorehabilitation Centre in Bray, Co. Wicklow
Find out here when it will open and what has delayed the service.
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Improving Accessibility in Wicklow: New Bye-Law Will Tackle Footpath Obstructions
I'm delighted to announce that Wicklow Council have committed to improving footpath safety and accessibility!
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The Sanctuary
A Visit to the Sanctuary: Starting Something New for Young People with ADHD
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DFI Self Advocacy Toolkit
Wanting to set up an self advocacy group in your organisation? This tool has everything you need to get started.
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Changes ahead: The future of autism assessments in Ireland
In Dáil Éireann on Thursday, the Tánaiste, Simon Harris alluded to changes in the delivery of autism assessments. Read more her to find out what is on the horizon.
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