Press Releases

  1. Over 40% of Elected TDs Have Signed Disability Pledge

    Issued: 10 December 2024

    71 of the 174 TDs elected to the Dáil signed a Disability Pledge hosted by the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI). …

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  2. Ireland Goes Purple for International Day of People with Disabilities

    Issued: 3 December 2024

    Ireland is shining a light on disability on Tuesday 3 December to mark International Day for People with Disabilities …

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  3. On International Day of People with Disabilities, it’s Time for a Strong Commitment to Disability in Ireland

    Issued: 3 December 2024

    International Day of People with Disabilities falls as the last votes are counted in the general election. The …

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  4. The Leaders’ Debate and Disability: A Call for Action

    Issued: 26 November 2024

    Tonight’s Leaders’ Debate provides a critical opportunity for party leaders to address the pressing concerns …

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  5. DFI Encourages Candidates to ‘Take Responsibility’ on Disability at General Election Husting

    Issued: 19 November 2024

    General election candidates will face questions on how they plan to address the urgent needs of people with …

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  6. Budget 2025 a ‘missed opportunity’ to make a real difference in disabled people’s lives 

    Issued: 1 October 2024

    Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) said that the budget missed an opportunity to address structural issues to …

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  7. No time to delay – Budget 2025 must make a different choice on disability

    Issued: 9 September 2024

    Press Release – 9th September 2024 - Immediate The experience of people with disabilities in Ireland continues to …

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  8. Disability Votes count in Local and European Elections on Friday 7 June 

    Issued: 5 June 2024

    Release - Wednesday 5 June 2024 - Immediate Attn: Newsdesks, Political and Social Affairs Correspondents …

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  9. Budget 2025 must prioritise the needs of disabled people who experience deprivation and poverty 

    Issued: 27 May 2024

    The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) is calling for Budget 2025 to prioritise the needs of disabled people who …

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  10. Disability Federation of Ireland asks EU Election candidates to sign their Disability Pledge 

    Issued: 30 April 2024

    Press Release - Tuesday 30 April 2024 The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI), is asking candidates in the …

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  11. Disability Federation of Ireland announces the appointment of Elaine Teague as its new Chief Executive Officer

    Issued: 22 March 2024

    The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) is delighted to announce the appointment of Elaine Teague as the …

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  12. Disability Federation of Ireland's reaction to publication of the Disability Action Plan 

    Issued: 14 December 2023

    The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) offers the following comment on today's publication of the long-awaited …

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