Disability Federation of Ireland
@disabilityfed.bsky.social
National support organisation for voluntary #disability groups. RT is not necessarily an endorsement.
The National Rare Disease Strategy 2025–2030 has been launched.
The strategy is a step forward for the 300,000 people in Ireland affected by rare conditions. It focuses on access equitable, inclusive, and person-centred care.
Read the strategy: rebrand.ly/dueelx2
The strategy is a step forward for the 300,000 people in Ireland affected by rare conditions. It focuses on access equitable, inclusive, and person-centred care.
Read the strategy: rebrand.ly/dueelx2
November 12, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The National Rare Disease Strategy 2025–2030 has been launched.
The strategy is a step forward for the 300,000 people in Ireland affected by rare conditions. It focuses on access equitable, inclusive, and person-centred care.
Read the strategy: rebrand.ly/dueelx2
The strategy is a step forward for the 300,000 people in Ireland affected by rare conditions. It focuses on access equitable, inclusive, and person-centred care.
Read the strategy: rebrand.ly/dueelx2
We welcome Ireland’s 10th President, Catherine Connolly.
We were delighted to hear President Connolly's pledge to build “a republic where everyone is valued and diversity is cherished.”
We look forward to playing our part in building that fairer, more inclusive Ireland.
We were delighted to hear President Connolly's pledge to build “a republic where everyone is valued and diversity is cherished.”
We look forward to playing our part in building that fairer, more inclusive Ireland.
November 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We welcome Ireland’s 10th President, Catherine Connolly.
We were delighted to hear President Connolly's pledge to build “a republic where everyone is valued and diversity is cherished.”
We look forward to playing our part in building that fairer, more inclusive Ireland.
We were delighted to hear President Connolly's pledge to build “a republic where everyone is valued and diversity is cherished.”
We look forward to playing our part in building that fairer, more inclusive Ireland.
We welcomed Minister Hildegarde Naughton TD to our Strategic General Meeting to discuss how Ireland’s new National Disability Human Rights Strategy will be delivered.
Together, we’re working to turn its promises into real change.
Read more here: rebrand.ly/92ypvqp
Together, we’re working to turn its promises into real change.
Read more here: rebrand.ly/92ypvqp
Working together to deliver on Ireland’s New Disability Human Rights Strategy
Key discussions from DFI’s Strategic General Meeting with Minister Hildegarde Naughton We held our November Strategic General Meeting, SGM yesterday in the National Library of Ireland, an …
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November 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We welcomed Minister Hildegarde Naughton TD to our Strategic General Meeting to discuss how Ireland’s new National Disability Human Rights Strategy will be delivered.
Together, we’re working to turn its promises into real change.
Read more here: rebrand.ly/92ypvqp
Together, we’re working to turn its promises into real change.
Read more here: rebrand.ly/92ypvqp
Ireland’s first National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People is a big step forward, but will it deliver real change?
Our new Plain English Brief breaks down what’s positive, what’s missing and what must happen next.
Read it here 👉https://rebrand.ly/yxg1asu
Our new Plain English Brief breaks down what’s positive, what’s missing and what must happen next.
Read it here 👉https://rebrand.ly/yxg1asu
November 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Ireland’s first National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People is a big step forward, but will it deliver real change?
Our new Plain English Brief breaks down what’s positive, what’s missing and what must happen next.
Read it here 👉https://rebrand.ly/yxg1asu
Our new Plain English Brief breaks down what’s positive, what’s missing and what must happen next.
Read it here 👉https://rebrand.ly/yxg1asu
We’re proud to support #AdultSafeguardingDay 2025, led by
Safeguarding Ireland.
This year’s theme is Rights and Assisted Decision-Making to making sure everyone’s voice is respected and supported.
Find out more: bit.ly/3WLzw8j
Safeguarding Ireland.
This year’s theme is Rights and Assisted Decision-Making to making sure everyone’s voice is respected and supported.
Find out more: bit.ly/3WLzw8j
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We’re proud to support #AdultSafeguardingDay 2025, led by
Safeguarding Ireland.
This year’s theme is Rights and Assisted Decision-Making to making sure everyone’s voice is respected and supported.
Find out more: bit.ly/3WLzw8j
Safeguarding Ireland.
This year’s theme is Rights and Assisted Decision-Making to making sure everyone’s voice is respected and supported.
Find out more: bit.ly/3WLzw8j
💥Our October newsletter highlights include:
🔹 #Budget2026
🔹 Workshop on Poverty & Cost of Disability
🔹 #CountTheCostOfDisability campaign
🔹 Oireachtas Committee on AI
🔹 Donegal CIL’s “Put Us To Work”
📰 Read: bit.ly/48Xo3Kb
🔹 #Budget2026
🔹 Workshop on Poverty & Cost of Disability
🔹 #CountTheCostOfDisability campaign
🔹 Oireachtas Committee on AI
🔹 Donegal CIL’s “Put Us To Work”
📰 Read: bit.ly/48Xo3Kb
November 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
💥Our October newsletter highlights include:
🔹 #Budget2026
🔹 Workshop on Poverty & Cost of Disability
🔹 #CountTheCostOfDisability campaign
🔹 Oireachtas Committee on AI
🔹 Donegal CIL’s “Put Us To Work”
📰 Read: bit.ly/48Xo3Kb
🔹 #Budget2026
🔹 Workshop on Poverty & Cost of Disability
🔹 #CountTheCostOfDisability campaign
🔹 Oireachtas Committee on AI
🔹 Donegal CIL’s “Put Us To Work”
📰 Read: bit.ly/48Xo3Kb
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sr Stanislaus Kennedy.
Sr Stan shone a light on the needs of those pushed to the margins of society,
Ireland has lost a true voice of compassion and conviction. Her tireless advocacy changed lives and inspired generations.
Sr Stan shone a light on the needs of those pushed to the margins of society,
Ireland has lost a true voice of compassion and conviction. Her tireless advocacy changed lives and inspired generations.
November 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sr Stanislaus Kennedy.
Sr Stan shone a light on the needs of those pushed to the margins of society,
Ireland has lost a true voice of compassion and conviction. Her tireless advocacy changed lives and inspired generations.
Sr Stan shone a light on the needs of those pushed to the margins of society,
Ireland has lost a true voice of compassion and conviction. Her tireless advocacy changed lives and inspired generations.
Our Director of Advocacy Emer Begley and Policy and Advocacy Officer Charlotte Olhausen told the Oireachtas Committee on AI that Ireland’s approach must be rooted in human rights, equality and accessibility.
Learn more: bit.ly/49iYW4z
Learn more: bit.ly/49iYW4z
DFI Addresses the Oireachtas on Artificial Intelligence
Our Director of Advocacy Emer Begley and our Policy and Advocacy Officer Charlotte Olhausen appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence to highlight both the …
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October 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Our Director of Advocacy Emer Begley and Policy and Advocacy Officer Charlotte Olhausen told the Oireachtas Committee on AI that Ireland’s approach must be rooted in human rights, equality and accessibility.
Learn more: bit.ly/49iYW4z
Learn more: bit.ly/49iYW4z
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#CountTheCostOfDisability
#UNInternationalDayForTheEradicationOfPoverty ~
Living with a disability involves significant costs.
It's time to make it clear that people with disabilities need additional financial support to thrive.
@disabilityfed.bsky.social
#UNInternationalDayForTheEradicationOfPoverty ~
Living with a disability involves significant costs.
It's time to make it clear that people with disabilities need additional financial support to thrive.
@disabilityfed.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
#CountTheCostOfDisability
#UNInternationalDayForTheEradicationOfPoverty ~
Living with a disability involves significant costs.
It's time to make it clear that people with disabilities need additional financial support to thrive.
@disabilityfed.bsky.social
#UNInternationalDayForTheEradicationOfPoverty ~
Living with a disability involves significant costs.
It's time to make it clear that people with disabilities need additional financial support to thrive.
@disabilityfed.bsky.social
Today is the National Disability Authority's Annual Conference.
Today’s discussions focus on the barriers and on how we can work together to find real solutions to ensure equal rights to family life for disabled people in Ireland.
Find out more: bit.ly/492ddm4
Today’s discussions focus on the barriers and on how we can work together to find real solutions to ensure equal rights to family life for disabled people in Ireland.
Find out more: bit.ly/492ddm4
NDA Annual Conference 2025 - National Disability Authority
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October 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Today is the National Disability Authority's Annual Conference.
Today’s discussions focus on the barriers and on how we can work together to find real solutions to ensure equal rights to family life for disabled people in Ireland.
Find out more: bit.ly/492ddm4
Today’s discussions focus on the barriers and on how we can work together to find real solutions to ensure equal rights to family life for disabled people in Ireland.
Find out more: bit.ly/492ddm4
Budget 2026: Step change promised. Step back delivered.
✅ €619m boost for disability services welcome and overdue.
❌ One-off Cost of Disability supports cut.
Disabled people lose up to €1,264 in supports this year.
🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/4mYAfxn
✅ €619m boost for disability services welcome and overdue.
❌ One-off Cost of Disability supports cut.
Disabled people lose up to €1,264 in supports this year.
🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/4mYAfxn
Budget 2026: a devastating setback for disabled people
The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) has said that while it welcomes the €619 million increase in funding for disability services announced in Budget 2026, the Budget overall represents a …...
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October 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Budget 2026: Step change promised. Step back delivered.
✅ €619m boost for disability services welcome and overdue.
❌ One-off Cost of Disability supports cut.
Disabled people lose up to €1,264 in supports this year.
🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/4mYAfxn
✅ €619m boost for disability services welcome and overdue.
❌ One-off Cost of Disability supports cut.
Disabled people lose up to €1,264 in supports this year.
🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/4mYAfxn
It’s #Budget Day.
People with disabilities can’t wait for real action.
DFI calls for:
✅€55 Cost of Disability payment
✅ Investment in supports
✅ Multi-annual, sustainable funding for services
✅ Action on poverty and exclusion.
Read our submission: bit.ly/4gTBGMf
People with disabilities can’t wait for real action.
DFI calls for:
✅€55 Cost of Disability payment
✅ Investment in supports
✅ Multi-annual, sustainable funding for services
✅ Action on poverty and exclusion.
Read our submission: bit.ly/4gTBGMf
October 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM
It’s #Budget Day.
People with disabilities can’t wait for real action.
DFI calls for:
✅€55 Cost of Disability payment
✅ Investment in supports
✅ Multi-annual, sustainable funding for services
✅ Action on poverty and exclusion.
Read our submission: bit.ly/4gTBGMf
People with disabilities can’t wait for real action.
DFI calls for:
✅€55 Cost of Disability payment
✅ Investment in supports
✅ Multi-annual, sustainable funding for services
✅ Action on poverty and exclusion.
Read our submission: bit.ly/4gTBGMf
“These payments help me live a better life, they’re very important.” John Doyle
Cutting disability supports in #Budget2026 without replacement would take away essentials from people like John. That’s not spare cash, it’s what keeps life going.
Read more: bit.ly/4gTBGMf
Cutting disability supports in #Budget2026 without replacement would take away essentials from people like John. That’s not spare cash, it’s what keeps life going.
Read more: bit.ly/4gTBGMf
October 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
“These payments help me live a better life, they’re very important.” John Doyle
Cutting disability supports in #Budget2026 without replacement would take away essentials from people like John. That’s not spare cash, it’s what keeps life going.
Read more: bit.ly/4gTBGMf
Cutting disability supports in #Budget2026 without replacement would take away essentials from people like John. That’s not spare cash, it’s what keeps life going.
Read more: bit.ly/4gTBGMf
📢 The NDA is inviting people to take part in the evaluation of the HSE Personalised Budgets Demonstration Project.
If you're a current budget holder in the project, if you've applied or if you withdrew prior to applying, please contact: pbevaluation@nda.ie to participate.
If you're a current budget holder in the project, if you've applied or if you withdrew prior to applying, please contact: pbevaluation@nda.ie to participate.
September 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
📢 The NDA is inviting people to take part in the evaluation of the HSE Personalised Budgets Demonstration Project.
If you're a current budget holder in the project, if you've applied or if you withdrew prior to applying, please contact: pbevaluation@nda.ie to participate.
If you're a current budget holder in the project, if you've applied or if you withdrew prior to applying, please contact: pbevaluation@nda.ie to participate.
That's a wrap on #MakeWayDay25 and a reminder that every day is an opportunity to Make Way.
A huge thanks to everyone who shared photos and helped push the message into our communities.
📷 Listen to our CEO Elaine Teague on RTÉ Drivetime here: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
A huge thanks to everyone who shared photos and helped push the message into our communities.
📷 Listen to our CEO Elaine Teague on RTÉ Drivetime here: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Make Way Day
Elaine Teague, CEO of Disability Federation Ireland, talks to Cormac and Claire about the importance of being aware to not create obstacles for people with disabilities.
www.rte.ie
September 29, 2025 at 7:05 AM
That's a wrap on #MakeWayDay25 and a reminder that every day is an opportunity to Make Way.
A huge thanks to everyone who shared photos and helped push the message into our communities.
📷 Listen to our CEO Elaine Teague on RTÉ Drivetime here: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
A huge thanks to everyone who shared photos and helped push the message into our communities.
📷 Listen to our CEO Elaine Teague on RTÉ Drivetime here: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
🚨Just one day to go until #MakeWayDay25!
Tomorrow, people will be highlighting the everyday obstacles that block access for disabled people to our streets and footpaths.
Friday, 26 September
Share what you see using #MakeWayDay25
Learn more: makewayday.com
Tomorrow, people will be highlighting the everyday obstacles that block access for disabled people to our streets and footpaths.
Friday, 26 September
Share what you see using #MakeWayDay25
Learn more: makewayday.com
September 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🚨Just one day to go until #MakeWayDay25!
Tomorrow, people will be highlighting the everyday obstacles that block access for disabled people to our streets and footpaths.
Friday, 26 September
Share what you see using #MakeWayDay25
Learn more: makewayday.com
Tomorrow, people will be highlighting the everyday obstacles that block access for disabled people to our streets and footpaths.
Friday, 26 September
Share what you see using #MakeWayDay25
Learn more: makewayday.com
Our September newsletter spotlights:
💠 National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030
💠 Budget 2026
💠 Make Way Day 25
💠 Disability and AI
💠 Policy updates, events and more.
📰 Read newsletter: bit.ly/3W2iC4K
📥 Subscribe: bit.ly/432FeXP
💠 National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030
💠 Budget 2026
💠 Make Way Day 25
💠 Disability and AI
💠 Policy updates, events and more.
📰 Read newsletter: bit.ly/3W2iC4K
📥 Subscribe: bit.ly/432FeXP
September 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Our September newsletter spotlights:
💠 National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030
💠 Budget 2026
💠 Make Way Day 25
💠 Disability and AI
💠 Policy updates, events and more.
📰 Read newsletter: bit.ly/3W2iC4K
📥 Subscribe: bit.ly/432FeXP
💠 National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030
💠 Budget 2026
💠 Make Way Day 25
💠 Disability and AI
💠 Policy updates, events and more.
📰 Read newsletter: bit.ly/3W2iC4K
📥 Subscribe: bit.ly/432FeXP
Inclusion Ireland and the Inclusive Living Network present 'Paving our Path Together: A Family Journey of Vision and Legacy’.
📅 4 October
⏰ 10am to 4.30pm
📍 Radisson Blu, Athlone.
Find out more and register here: bit.ly/3VlVEFE
📅 4 October
⏰ 10am to 4.30pm
📍 Radisson Blu, Athlone.
Find out more and register here: bit.ly/3VlVEFE
Paving our path together: A family journey of vision and legacy
Join us for a day dedicated to people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Inclusion Ireland and the Inclusive Living Network present 'Paving our Path Together: A Family Journey of Vision and Legacy’.
📅 4 October
⏰ 10am to 4.30pm
📍 Radisson Blu, Athlone.
Find out more and register here: bit.ly/3VlVEFE
📅 4 October
⏰ 10am to 4.30pm
📍 Radisson Blu, Athlone.
Find out more and register here: bit.ly/3VlVEFE
🚨 One Week to Go! 🚨
Friday 26 September is #MakeWayDay25
We remind everyone that small obstacles create big barriers for people with disabilities.
If you spot obstacles in your community, share photos/videos to #MakeWayDay25.
Learn more: lnkd.in/ekFV_fk
Friday 26 September is #MakeWayDay25
We remind everyone that small obstacles create big barriers for people with disabilities.
If you spot obstacles in your community, share photos/videos to #MakeWayDay25.
Learn more: lnkd.in/ekFV_fk
September 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🚨 One Week to Go! 🚨
Friday 26 September is #MakeWayDay25
We remind everyone that small obstacles create big barriers for people with disabilities.
If you spot obstacles in your community, share photos/videos to #MakeWayDay25.
Learn more: lnkd.in/ekFV_fk
Friday 26 September is #MakeWayDay25
We remind everyone that small obstacles create big barriers for people with disabilities.
If you spot obstacles in your community, share photos/videos to #MakeWayDay25.
Learn more: lnkd.in/ekFV_fk
Take action for #Budget26!
Our Budget 2026 toolkit makes it easy to contact TDs, with ready-made messages and every TD’s X handle.
We’re calling for a Cost of Disability Payment, fair funding and equality-proofing.
👉 bit.ly/3Kq3dIY
#DeliverTheStepChange
Our Budget 2026 toolkit makes it easy to contact TDs, with ready-made messages and every TD’s X handle.
We’re calling for a Cost of Disability Payment, fair funding and equality-proofing.
👉 bit.ly/3Kq3dIY
#DeliverTheStepChange
September 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Take action for #Budget26!
Our Budget 2026 toolkit makes it easy to contact TDs, with ready-made messages and every TD’s X handle.
We’re calling for a Cost of Disability Payment, fair funding and equality-proofing.
👉 bit.ly/3Kq3dIY
#DeliverTheStepChange
Our Budget 2026 toolkit makes it easy to contact TDs, with ready-made messages and every TD’s X handle.
We’re calling for a Cost of Disability Payment, fair funding and equality-proofing.
👉 bit.ly/3Kq3dIY
#DeliverTheStepChange
Derval McDonagh of Inclusion Ireland challenges the Government to get serious about a step change for disabled people and their families.
It’s time for rights, respect, and real solutions.
Read the full opinion piece in the Journal: bit.ly/3I2XkRr
#DeliverTheStepChange
It’s time for rights, respect, and real solutions.
Read the full opinion piece in the Journal: bit.ly/3I2XkRr
#DeliverTheStepChange
Opinion: The budget will show if Government is serious about a 'step change' for disabled people
Derval McDonagh of Inclusion Ireland says disabled people and their families need real, meaningful solutions instead of the relentless crisis response.
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September 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Derval McDonagh of Inclusion Ireland challenges the Government to get serious about a step change for disabled people and their families.
It’s time for rights, respect, and real solutions.
Read the full opinion piece in the Journal: bit.ly/3I2XkRr
#DeliverTheStepChange
It’s time for rights, respect, and real solutions.
Read the full opinion piece in the Journal: bit.ly/3I2XkRr
#DeliverTheStepChange
👩🦼Hey, this blocks my way!
Make Way Day is on Friday 26 September!
Obstacles like bins, bikes, and parked cars can block paths and obstruct people with disabilities.
That's why we're calling on everyone to get involved this #MakeWayDay25
Find out more: bit.ly/3Ia7K1F
Make Way Day is on Friday 26 September!
Obstacles like bins, bikes, and parked cars can block paths and obstruct people with disabilities.
That's why we're calling on everyone to get involved this #MakeWayDay25
Find out more: bit.ly/3Ia7K1F
September 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
👩🦼Hey, this blocks my way!
Make Way Day is on Friday 26 September!
Obstacles like bins, bikes, and parked cars can block paths and obstruct people with disabilities.
That's why we're calling on everyone to get involved this #MakeWayDay25
Find out more: bit.ly/3Ia7K1F
Make Way Day is on Friday 26 September!
Obstacles like bins, bikes, and parked cars can block paths and obstruct people with disabilities.
That's why we're calling on everyone to get involved this #MakeWayDay25
Find out more: bit.ly/3Ia7K1F
📢 Have your say on Ireland’s new National Obesity Strategy.
The Department of Health wants your views to help shape a new strategy to support healthier living, prevention, and treatment.
Closes: 18 September 2025
🔗 Take part here: bit.ly/45xCGjN
The Department of Health wants your views to help shape a new strategy to support healthier living, prevention, and treatment.
Closes: 18 September 2025
🔗 Take part here: bit.ly/45xCGjN
August 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
📢 Have your say on Ireland’s new National Obesity Strategy.
The Department of Health wants your views to help shape a new strategy to support healthier living, prevention, and treatment.
Closes: 18 September 2025
🔗 Take part here: bit.ly/45xCGjN
The Department of Health wants your views to help shape a new strategy to support healthier living, prevention, and treatment.
Closes: 18 September 2025
🔗 Take part here: bit.ly/45xCGjN
New report by @belong-to.bsky.social and
@tcddublin.bsky.social highlights the intersection of disability, gender, and sexual orientation. 70% of LGBTQI+ individuals report a disability, with higher rates of mental distress.
Read more: bit.ly/3HiGzBk
@tcddublin.bsky.social highlights the intersection of disability, gender, and sexual orientation. 70% of LGBTQI+ individuals report a disability, with higher rates of mental distress.
Read more: bit.ly/3HiGzBk
August 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM
New report by @belong-to.bsky.social and
@tcddublin.bsky.social highlights the intersection of disability, gender, and sexual orientation. 70% of LGBTQI+ individuals report a disability, with higher rates of mental distress.
Read more: bit.ly/3HiGzBk
@tcddublin.bsky.social highlights the intersection of disability, gender, and sexual orientation. 70% of LGBTQI+ individuals report a disability, with higher rates of mental distress.
Read more: bit.ly/3HiGzBk
📢 Our July newsletter is out now!
Spotlight on:
✅ Pre-Budget Submission 26
✅ Alternative UN CRPD review
✅ Oireachtas Committee input
✅ Diversity and inclusion
Stay informed 👉 bit.ly/4ff5F0u
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Spotlight on:
✅ Pre-Budget Submission 26
✅ Alternative UN CRPD review
✅ Oireachtas Committee input
✅ Diversity and inclusion
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July 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
📢 Our July newsletter is out now!
Spotlight on:
✅ Pre-Budget Submission 26
✅ Alternative UN CRPD review
✅ Oireachtas Committee input
✅ Diversity and inclusion
Stay informed 👉 bit.ly/4ff5F0u
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Spotlight on:
✅ Pre-Budget Submission 26
✅ Alternative UN CRPD review
✅ Oireachtas Committee input
✅ Diversity and inclusion
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