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Views sought on support for disabled children’s transition to adulthood

A survey has been launched to gauge opinions on the support available for disabled children and young people as they transition into adulthood. A Holyrood committee is inviting disabled children, their families and carers to have their say as they ...

01 Sept 2022 at 01:01

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Carrick-on-Suir pensioner reels in his third All-Ireland trout angling title for people with disabilities

Caption: Paddy O’Dwyer from Carrick-on-Suir seated centre with the Mary Robinson Perpetual Trophy after winning the All-Ireland Trout Angling for People with Disabilities title. Donal O’Halloran from Cahir (seated on the right) won second prize ...

17 Jun 2022 at 15:33

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No Barriers Foundation among community groups to benefit from Bank of Ireland

No Barriers Foundation based in County Donegal is among 24 community projects receiving financial support from Bank of Ireland’s Begin Together programme in 2024. No Barriers is a non-profit dedicated to removing barriers to exercise and ...

16 Oct 2024 at 11:33

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Non-profits in Kildare urged to apply for the third Disability Participation and Awareness Fund

Non-profits in Kildare urged to apply for the third Disability Participation and Awareness Fund The Disability Participation and Awareness Fund 3.0, which is operated by Rethink Ireland in partnership with the Department of Children, ...

30 Sept 2024 at 13:33

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Tipperary County Council to receive more than €3 million in housing adaptation funding

Tipperary County Council is to receive €3.33 million in funding for housing adaptation grants for Older People and People with a Disability living in Tipperary. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien TD ...

28 Mar 2022 at 19:33

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Mixed findings from HIQA on three Donegal centres for people with disabilities

Inspections by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) at three Donegal centres for people with disability are substantially positive. However, one of the three facilities was found to be non compliant in a number of ...

20 Jul 2023 at 13:33

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Huge €1.7 million funding announced for Older People and Disabled People in Carlow

5% increase in funding for County Carlow in 2024. Nationally, €74.5m exchequer funding combined with local authority contribution ensures over €93m available to deliver 13,000 grants. The Minister of State for Heritage and ...

30 May 2024 at 13:35

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Tipperary County Council to receive more than €3 million in housing adaptation funding

28 Mar 2022 at 18:33

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HIQA releases reports on six services for people with disabilities in Donegal

HIQA has published reports from 29 inspections of designated centres for people with disabilities, six of which are in Donegal. On the whole, a generally good level of compliance was noted. The six facilities in Donegal ...

18 Jan 2023 at 14:33

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Non-profits in Kildare urged to apply for the third Disability Participation and Awareness Fund

30 Sept 2024 at 13:33

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Almost €2.5 million in funding announced to assist older and disabled people in Waterford

Almost €2.5 million in funding has been announced for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and Disabled People in Waterford. Details of the funding, which will be administered by Waterford City and ...

03 Jun 2024 at 13:33

Scotland

Transition Bill for disabled children needs more clarity, committee says

A proposed Bill which aims to support disabled children through their transition to adulthood lacks the required clarity, a Holyrood committee has said. The Disabled Children and Young People ...

19 May 2023 at 23:32

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