No evidence of consent for use of restraints at Enable Ireland residential home
A HIQA inspection found the home was non-compliant across 18 different outcomes that it examined.
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A HIQA inspection found the home was non-compliant across 18 different outcomes that it examined.
Seven-year-old Kady Weakley has had a number of falls in her house as the walls and doors are too narrow for either her wheelchair or her walker.
Everyone’s been talking about new taping revelations in the du Plantier murder case, the mass shooting in Texas… and Enda’s chess moves at Ryanair.
The audit report on the Stewarts centre is just one of 12 published today into designated centres providing care for children, dependent people and people with disabilities
The government said last year that it was to replace the scheme – but to date, nothing new has been announced.
The ultrasonic cover detects people and obstacles within a two meter radius, and alerts users to them by sending vibrations or audio cues.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office is currently dealing with 13,444 appeals.
The experiences of married couples, new parents and young people navigating new relationships are all examined in this tender programme.
The Government did not oppose Finian McGrath’s bill but TDs were concerned that it would get slowed down by Oireachtas committees.
More than 100 people were arrested, including 72 city police officers.
Monica Wims lost her sight two years ago but her guide dog Guinness has given her back her independence.
In one of the cases involved, a woman who was travelling to her son’s funeral was not allowed to fly because she was unaccompanied.
A number of staff have been suspended at the facility following allegations of abuse.
Brian Conlan tendered his resignation today and has said that he thinks his replacement should come from outside the CRC.
Departing chief executive Brian Conlan did not receive any top-ups but his predecessor got a top-up of €135,000 on top of a basic salary of €116,000.
Jez Colborne is the winner of one of the Arts & Disability Ireland’s lucrative commissions.
Niamh n Ruarí was diagnosed with a disease that affects one in every 200,000 people, but is determined to re-educate society on the perceptions they have of those who are physically less fortunate.
The two mothers have been granted leave to challenge the current rules on resource hours for children with Down Syndrome in the High Court next month.
You had us at hello, Jennifer. You had us at hello.
For the first time, respite, residential and voluntary services will be independently inspected.
Good citizenship in conjunction with some collaborative working between communities and government could build better and healthier communities, writes Anne-Maree Quinn.
The head of a federation for people with disabilities says that the proposed review of medical cards will force people with disabilities from the labour market.
It had been said that an inter-departmental group was due to submit a report on the issue this month.
Cerebral palsy just one piece of the thousand-piece jigsaw that is me. I love my life, my independence, my strength and my determination to live the way I want to, writes Jane Fennessy.
The classes will be based in 113 mainstream primary and post primary schools.
The HSE has committed to reducing costs nationally – but should disability services be exempt from cuts?
The disability services organisation has introduced a series of service cuts as a result of the funding decision.
Cashel is a heritage town that has seen the whole community come on board to improve accessibility.
Good morning! Here are nine things you want to know as you start your day.
A letter sent to parents in Galway says that some school leavers with intellectual disabilities will be offered places that will not “fully address requirements”.
A new blog looks at what is accessible for wheelchair users and people with restricted mobility.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occurred yesterday evening, to contact them.
A decision on a proposed Journey of Light memorial could pave the way for a universally accessible Garden of Remembrance.
The research found that children with educational difficulties dislike school more than those with physical disabilities or speech deficiencies.
The discussion of intellectual disabilities and sexuality is not easy. Although families may be aware and supportive, many don’t know how to navigate this territory. It’s a subject that demands awareness, writes Petal Pilley.
A father of two girls, both with disabilities, says cutting the much-needed day support will make it difficult – if not impossible – for his family to cope.
Young adults approaching the age of 18 will have no place in Stewarts Hospital in Dublin come September.
The Disability Federation of Ireland welcomed the plan, but said that there are a number of areas where it falls short.
It has also decided that new statutory provisions will be established to provide individual payments to people with severe disabilities for their mobility needs.