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Monday 19 October 2020
The Dáil finally voted to accept the Convention even though not all legislation has been passed or even enacted, writes Suzy Byrne.
This is an issue that wheelchair users face on a daily basis, writes Linda Byrne.
Ireland is the only EU country yet to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
President Michael D Higgins said Toolan was “a deeply committed advocate for legislation on disability rights”.
More than 100 disability groups gathered outside the gates of Leinster House today to demand the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities.
Treatment of people with disabilities has created a mix of “anger and rage”.
People with disabilities showed the government a red card at a national protest today in Dublin.
AN POST INTENDS to allow free postage to and from residents in nursing and care homes ahead of an expected tightening of restrictions on social movement.
Senders are advised to write ‘FREEPOST’ in capital letters on the envelope where they would usually put a stamp.
A statement from An Post said that the decision was made “recognising the increasing restrictions across the country” with a view to “bring a little joy”.
Fewer people send letters nowadays, opting for other forms of communication such as email, but some have started sending letters and postcards again amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
We want to know: How often do you post letters?
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