# Advocacy

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2023

# Advocacy

‘Why are they executing so many people? 81 before the Chelsea match’

A group of Newcastle fans won’t be cheering if the club beat Man United on Sunday.

14.7k

Feb 25th 2023, 7:30 AM

All time

# representation

'Embarrass them in the media' - how a club players' body took on the GAA and won

CPA Chairman Micheál Briody says they have achieved the goal they set for themselves when they formed back in 2017.

5.8k

Mar 4th 2021, 8:22 PM

Voices

Opinion: Disabled people in Ireland need the right to personal assistance

Assistance is often the difference between existing and living for many of us, writes James Cawley.

13.6k

Nov 16th 2019, 8:30 PM

Voices

Opinion: Teaching unions' stance on education plans for students with disabilities sets a worrying precedent

I believe that the unions are targeting industrial action at a minority and that this sets a worrying precedent for all minority groups, writes Adam Harris.

16.9k

Jan 9th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Advocacy

Judge 'completely agrees' complainants in rape cases should have access to legal advice

Mr Justice Paul Butler made his comments during his sentencing of a 24-year-old Dublin man.

17.6k

Jun 11th 2018, 6:33 PM

# Barnardos

Barnardos has a plan to make education free for primary school children

The children’s charity estimates that €103 million would eliminate costs for all parents.

5.2k

Jun 15th 2015, 10:45 AM

Voices

Column: Collaboration, though not easy, is essential for charities to make a difference

It’s very rare that a social justice ‘win’ can be claimed by any one group – but when civil society organisations come together to fight for a cause, the results are inspiring, writes Anna Visser on National Giving Week.

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Nov 11th 2013, 1:00 PM

# Magdalenes

Survivor guide published for Magdalene women applying to Commission

The guide for survivors is published ahead of a report by a former High Court judge into how the State can best provide redress and support for the women.

3.2k

Mar 26th 2013, 8:38 AM

# Mental Health

Grangegorman whistleblower out of work as Irish Advocacy Network hit by funding shortage

Louise Bayliss was “shocked” to hear that the Irish Advocacy Network had no jobs for its trainees but CEO Colette Nolan said funding has got so tight the group is looking for ways to keep the staff it already has.

7.3k

Sep 15th 2012, 7:45 AM

Voices

Column: Dragging heels on climate change hurts the poor

The changing patterns of climate and other factors have caused chaos in the developing world, writes Concern’s CEO Tom Arnold. This week’s Earth Summit is a chance to prioritise solutions.

Jun 18th 2012, 8:30 PM