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# Down syndrome

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2023
First Down Syndrome Centre for North Dublin opened on World Down Syndrome Day
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Fintan Bray: I’m so proud to have made history in Irish politics
Mural by Joe Caslin unveiled in Dublin to mark 50th anniversary of Down Syndrome Ireland
Down Syndrome Ireland urges Emmerdale producers to scrap pregnancy termination storyline
Changes to summer scheme for children with disabilities to be considered after High Court cases
'People with intellectual disabilities were made feel their stories weren’t as valuable as the next person's'
Refusal to allow child with 'complex educational needs' attend school during summer challenged in High Court
Here's why some people are deliberately wearing odd socks today
Swedish police probed for killing man with Down Syndrome who had a toy gun
FactCheck: Has the story of a baby born alive during abortion in Poland opened a debate there?
FactCheck: Are 90% of babies with Down syndrome in Britain aborted?
'It breaks my heart that my daughter might think she only exists because terminations were forbidden'
Charity's warning ahead of referendum: 'Stop exploiting children and adults with Down syndrome'
Celebrity nutritionist 'mortified' after using derogatory term for Down syndrome in new book
In a study of older Irish women with Down Syndrome, almost all had dementia 20 years later
HSE ordered to pay paramedic €52,000 after discrimination over care of daughter who has Down Syndrome
A mum wrote a moving letter after her son with Down Syndrome was excluded from a party
FactCheck: Who got it right in this abortion debate between Ruth Coppinger and Cora Sherlock?
Man who raped two children - one who has Down syndrome - sentenced to 6 years
Watch: Actors with Down syndrome challenge stereotypes with Shakespeare performance
'This is why my vote is so important to me'
"I can't go out on my own anymore..." - Victim impact statement of woman with Down syndrome read to court
Watch Imelda May's amazing dance-off with a Limerick fan who has Down syndrome
"Absolutely correct" - Man found guilty of raping woman with Down syndrome
Rape trial hears from accused who claims woman with Down syndrome enjoyed sexual activity
This dad made these adorable photos of his son flying to raise awareness of his condition
Outrage after reality TV star says people with Down syndrome 'should be put down'
An Irish girl's sweet duet with her little brother is going super viral on Facebook
Model with Down syndrome to take part in New York Fashion Week
Dozens of motorbikes escort remains of Aidan Lynam home to Dublin
After a 10-year battle, children with 'mild' Down Syndrome are getting more support
Here's why 'Donate 21' keeps popping up on your Twitter feed
Four punk rockers with learning disabilities will represent Finland in the Eurovision
My daughter is clever, funny, and full of life. So why am I so worried about her future?
18-month-old boy hands in petition with 65,000 signatures to Leinster House
Dementia in those with Down syndrome now twice as likely
Student with Down syndrome, Eleanor Murray, celebrates 93% Leaving Cert Applied result
Opinion: Baby Gammy's sad story shows how much Down syndrome still scares parents
Father in Thai surrogate case "has child sex convictions"
Parents 'abandoned' baby with Down syndrome born to surrogate