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# down syndrome ireland

Last year
2022
# Josepha Madigan
'Extremely disappointing': Minister criticises school for separating girl with Down Syndrome from class
The Minister of State for Special Education said that every school can access the resources necessary for inclusion
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Nov 10th 2022, 9:00 AM
# delayed delivery
None of the 91 community teams for children with disabilities are fully staffed
There is an average vacancy rate of about 25% across teams, the Joint Committee heard this week.
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Mar 24th 2022, 6:30 AM
# delayed delivery
Over half of children with disabilities not receiving any services, new survey reveals
Two recent surveys highlight concerns that services are getting worse rather than better.
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Mar 11th 2022, 7:01 AM
All time
# down syndrome ireland
Mural by Joe Caslin unveiled in Dublin to mark 50th anniversary of Down Syndrome Ireland
The unveiling coincided with a new report released as part of a campaign by Down Syndrome Ireland.
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Jul 27th 2021, 2:36 PM
# ITV
Down Syndrome Ireland urges Emmerdale producers to scrap pregnancy termination storyline
The producers of the TV show have defended the storyline.
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Nov 26th 2020, 11:05 AM
Voices
Opinion: Support is needed to help people with Down syndrome return to work
96% of employees on Down Syndrome Ireland’s Ability Programme were temporarily laid off due to Covid-19.
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Aug 12th 2020, 7:30 PM
# world down syndrome day
Here's why some people are deliberately wearing odd socks today
Attitudes towards Down syndrome have changed over the decades and new campaigns launched today show how.
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Mar 21st 2019, 10:08 AM
Voices
'This is why my vote is so important to me'
Those with Down Syndrome write about the importance of their vote and why they are engaging in the political system.
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Feb 26th 2016, 8:00 AM
# moves
Watch Imelda May's amazing dance-off with a Limerick fan who has Down syndrome
The MOVES.
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Jan 5th 2016, 11:22 AM
# Down syndrome
Dozens of motorbikes escort remains of Aidan Lynam home to Dublin
The father of three was killed in a crash yesterday.
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May 4th 2015, 5:45 PM
# Clare
'Our hearts are broken': Tributes to biker killed during charity rally
The father-of-three was killed when his bike collided with a car.
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May 3rd 2015, 8:05 PM
# promises
Down Syndrome Ireland worried discretionary medical cards won't be returned as promised
It was outlined in the Dáil yesterday that discretionary medical cards won’t be returned until Cabinet comes up with a ‘legal formula’.
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Jun 13th 2014, 3:34 PM
# no review
No plans to extend Long Term Illness Scheme list despite not being updated since 1970
There have been calls that the new expert review panel for medical cards should match conditions on the LTI list.
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Jun 8th 2014, 8:30 PM
# Education
Education Minister quizzed over needs of schoolchildren with Down Syndrome
The group are looking for the Minister to recognise that children with Down Syndrome have complex and enduring needs.
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Jun 26th 2013, 8:08 PM
# Tourism
Down Syndrome Ireland create tourism guide for Dublin
The 88-page book was written, designed, edited and tested by 16 people with Down Syndrome Ireland.
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Apr 18th 2013, 6:27 PM
# disability rights
5,000 march to Leinster House in demand for greater disability rights
People with disabilities showed the government a red card at a national protest today in Dublin.
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Nov 21st 2012, 5:02 PM
# inclusion
Focus on inclusion for World Down Syndrome Day
Two Irish people star in the video, which has a focus on inclusion and rights for people with Down Syndrome.
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Mar 22nd 2011, 6:30 PM