Press Releases

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Delay on WRC wage deal ‘extremely disappointing’, say service delivery bodies

    Issued: 11 December 2023

     A Coalition* of Section 39, 56 and 10 Community and Voluntary organisations, whose staff were awarded an 8% wage …

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  10. Shining a spotlight on disability with #PurpleLights23 on International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Sunday 3 December 

    Issued: 1 December 2023

    The countdown is underway to this year's International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the Purple Lights campaign …

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  11. Making Advocacy Real Event takes place in Cork ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities

    Issued: 29 November 2023

    Press Release - Thursday 30 November 2023  Making Advocacy Real Event takes place in Cork ahead of International …

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  12. Statement from Disability Federation of Ireland on suspension of Section 39 strike  

    Issued: 17 October 2023

    Press Release - Tuesday 17 October 2023  There is a feeling of absolute relief that the strike action that was due …

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