# inclusion

This year

2023

Voices

Opinion: 'Having a therapist who understands your race, sexuality and gender is important'

Niamh Jimenez says there is a lack of diversity in the therapy setting and outlines why that matters.

15.8k

Mar 25th 2023, 8:00 PM

Last year

2022

Voices

Fintan Bray: I’m so proud to have made history in Irish politics

The newly-elected member of the Fianna Fáil Ard Chomhairle says he’s worked hard to get here and is grateful to his family for all their support.

19.9k

Oct 6th 2022, 7:00 PM

All time

# inclusion

Social inclusion of children with disabilities ‘key’ to wellbeing and care, new research finds

The research found that it is ‘vital’ that children with disabilities have equal access to early learning and school age care and education.

5.7k

Dec 3rd 2021, 6:10 AM

# mix mashed potatoes

Mr and Mrs Potato Head drop the titles 'to promote gender equality'

The company who makes the toy said that the titles were limiting for “both gender identity and family structure”.

54.8k

193

Feb 25th 2021, 10:30 PM

Voices

Opinion: On Nollaig na mBan, we strive to celebrate Irish women in business

Emily and Lucy O’Connor felt there wasn’t enough being done for Irish women in business, so they decided to do something about that.

13.9k

Jan 6th 2021, 8:00 PM

Voices

Living with the 'new normal' is extra difficult with a disability - here are some small changes that would help

Carrie Williams, who lives with a debilitating illness outlines the challenges Covid-19 has brought for people with disabilities.

23.9k

Aug 29th 2020, 6:00 PM

# inclusion

'We need shows like Fair City to star people with disabilities and reflect the world we live in'

The short film Aretha stars young actress Orla Casey, who has been acting since she was in primary school.

18.4k

Jan 11th 2020, 6:30 AM

# inclusion

Irish society improving in terms of tolerance and equality, but Traveller and Roma exclusion still an issue

A new report notes that tolerance is increasing in Ireland, but states that issues still persist around integration.

21.0k

Jun 20th 2019, 6:10 AM

# represent

Sinéad Burke is the first little person to attend the Met Gala

“It is surreal, inspiring and humbling to be gracing the [Met Gala's] infamous red carpet,” Burke wrote in Vogue.

38.9k

May 7th 2019, 9:27 PM

# Corrie

Coronation Street is to feature a black family for the first time in its 59-year history

The producers of the show say they hope it will make it more representative of modern Britain.

38.8k

Apr 6th 2019, 2:33 PM

Voices

Children with disabilities: 'The assessment of need system is in disarray'

Why, at a time when we should be advancing the rights of children with disabilities as citizens of this State, are we letting them down more than ever, asks Paddy Connolly.

18.7k

Jul 21st 2018, 9:00 AM

Voices

Column: 'I have been asked if I mourn the healthy, normal son that I could have had'

There is still the belief that having a disability means that you are only half the person that you could have been, that it is not ‘normal’ and should be ‘cured’, writes Hesline Crawford.

34.7k

Mar 25th 2018, 8:00 PM

# Rooney Rule

FA will interview at least one black or ethnic minority candidate before appointing England managers

The association has agreed to introduce new rules in the hope of tackling inclusion in the game.

4.1k

Jan 9th 2018, 3:20 PM

# inclusion

'We are a market... If business recognises the value of a billion people then society will'

An Irish woman is leading the first global campaign for businesses to include those with disabilities – beginning with a 1,000km trek across Colombia.

19.3k

Aug 27th 2017, 8:45 PM