National Newspapers

'Urgent' need for law change

(30 Mar 2010)

The Irish Times - Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - RONAN McGREEVY

Call to protect income supports for the disabled

(09 Oct 2009)

The income supports and the services people with disabilities receive must be protected at all costs in the forthcoming budget, the Disability Federation of Ireland said yesterday.

Education cuts could be reversed at no great cost

(09 Oct 2009)

Analysis: Given the priority of Ireland's smart economy, the Green Party may well negotiate a U-turn on the cutbacks, writes Sean Flynn

Lack of sex education puts disabled at risk

(06 Oct 2009)

YOUNG PEOPLE with intellectual and physical disabilities are being put at risk by society’s reluctance to provide them with sex education, a conference will hear today.

Review ordered on special needs schools' age policy

(15 Sep 2009)

THE EQUALITY Tribunal has ordered the Department of Education to review a policy on special needs schools that requires students to complete their education there during their 18th year.

Charities give 'cautious' welcome to proposals

(08 Sep 2009)

A LOBBY group representing Ireland’s leading charities and aid agencies has given a “cautious” welcome to the commission’s recommendation relating to charitable donations.

A disturbing way of treating people

(01 Sep 2009)

Hundreds of people with intellectual disabilities continue to reside in psychiatric hospitals, 25 years after the practice was due to be phased out, writes CARL O’BRIEN

Hundreds of disabled in unsuitable institutions

(25 Aug 2009)

MORE THAN 300 people with intellectual disabilities continue to reside in psychiatric hospitals, 25 years after the practice was due to be phased out, latest figures show, writes CARL O’BRIEN , Social Affairs Correspondent.

Down syndrome group hosts synod on eve of congress

(20 Aug 2009)

MORE THAN 100 people from across the world living with Down syndrome gathered in Dublin yesterday to discuss issues affecting their daily lives, with independent living and employment among the topics discussed.

Cash-strapped home conversion schemes in chaos

(12 Aug 2009)

LOCAL AUTHORITY home conversion grants for people with disabilities and older people are in chaos around the country as applications far exceed the funding provided by central Government.


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