So we have a pause… It may well be a permanent pause. However in case it isn’t and because there is so much reform needed in this area and because we have learnt that so many TD’s are so interested in the area of Disability (thank you) lets start a real discussion on this area. […]
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Miracles and instant cures from disability on offer from Irish Government. Main-streaming will eradicate severe and profound disabilities. Employers will suddenly offer jobs to everyone even if they can’t work. Cutting disability allowance for young people brings them into line with their non disabled peers. These deductions can be made by the defence strategy by […]
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In his interview with Bryan Dobson on Saturday evening, the President Elect mentioned his intention to visit institutions, including those which are normally closed. This mention in the interview nearly made me reach for the tissues again. It was one of the challenges I laid before him last month during the meeting on the the […]
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I’m currently reading a new publication from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) on A Social Portrait of Disabilities in Ireland. The authors Dorothy Watson and Brian Nolan are the leading experts in examining the statistics on poverty in Ireland and both of them have examined disability statistics for many years. Their publication is […]
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All eyes turn to the NorthWest for the annual pride celebrations which commence next week. A packed programme of events in Leitrim and Sligo are planned. The parade takes place on Saturday through Sligo’s town centre and from past experience (I’ve been to five!) is the nicest dander with lovely receptive crowds lining the street […]
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