.Paul McAuliffe TD "I am saying this in the strongest possible terms on behalf of the Fianna Fáil backbenchers….we want this issue resolved, because it is the right thing to do” for workers, people who needs these services and Section 39 organisations #DisabilityBudget #Budget2024

We are here in the gallery.. People with disabilities and the organisations who provide supports listening closely to debate on S39, 56,& 10pay parity. Speaker after speaker agrees, now is time for Action. Government must intervene to resolve pay inequity and prevent strike

We urge all in the WRC to reach resolution and we hope for this to come tonight. Without resolution we face a very bleak prospect tomorrow morning for people we support in disability services, their families and staff who do not wish to be in this position. #Section39

We are here in the gallery with colleagues from National Disability Services Association & DFI to listen to the Sinn Féin private members motion on disability Key challenges for people w/ disabilities need to be addressed to begin to make rights real #UNCRPD #DisabilityCapacityReview

Let’s get behind this. Communication is a basic human right.

Join us on Friday afternoon for a nice afternoon at the Dara Christmas Market in Celbridge.

At 1pm today @dcediy will launch the long-awaited Action Plan for the #DisabilityCapacityReview Over many Budget submissions we have called for this plan to address the severe levels of unmet need faced by people with intellectual disability and their families. 1/2

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Congratulations Sarah Jane on signing your lease today with Kildare Local Authority. Wishing you lots of happiness in your new home.

Good to meet this week with National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Alison Harnett at their meeting in Portlaoise. The network of service providers to people with intellectual disability are constructive in their approach. These organisations are the mainstay of our services and strong advocates. Look forward

Expressions of Interest open for the Personal Assistant Lived Experience Sub group. We want to hear from you.

Delighted to be attending Pobal Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown today for the launch of ESF+co-funded #WorkAbility : Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme. #euinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺 eufunds.ie ESF Ireland Carol o'rourke

Great to see David Trost, Michael Coleman and Barry Cowen in the Dara Hub in Celbridge today. #europeanelections #uncrpd

Thank you Anne Rabbitte for spending time with the Federation team and Board members in our office in Galway today, listening to issues of critical importance in disability services ahead of #Budget25 #DsiabilityActionPlan

Good to see these important discussions take place before budget 2025.

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