Trump White House on the way to establishing its own version of a Kremlin press pool, approved media only…

Today, we’re at the Inclusion Ireland launch of their new report focusing on the important role of representative advocacy for supporting the achievement of the rights of children with intellectual disabilities in Ireland.

I will be on with Sarah & Colm Drivetime RTE between 6.30-7pm today 26th discuss our Eilionóir Flynn Dr Aoife Price School of Education Trinity College Dublin Centre for Disability Law and Policy National Disability Authority research. Sarah Burns Linda Doyle Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission An Coimisiún Toghcháin, The Electoral Commission Simon Harris TD Norma Foley T.D Micheál Martin

🗣️"I am supporter of this league for many, many reasons..." We had the honour of speaking with President Michael D Higgins after today's President's Cup between Shelbourne and Athlone Town, his final one as President. He spoke about the rise of the LOI and women's football

This. Is. Everything. Seeing another wheelchair using actor, seeing #MarissaBode on the #Oscars #redcarpet (and looking stunning in ruby red) makes me full of pride and joy! #YouCannotBeWhatYouCannotSee

Hiking & biking yesterday for filming with #RTENationwide ♿🚴🏻‍♀️⛰️ Important to get the message out there about unequal access to the great outdoors for wheelchair users. Narrow gates, deep gravel trails & inaccessible signage, bridges & picnic tables, barriers are often man-made.

🚨The Section 39 pay dispute talks have been adjourned until Friday morning at 10.00am. At the talks today some progress was made. However, there are a number of outstanding issues that remain to be resolved. Follow SIPTU Health for updates.

Really concerned that fully identifying information of a victim of crime is being shared by a parent on radio - no such details were contained in other reports of court case and no-one has the right to disclose information re someone just because they are disabled #liveline

You may have seen the recent fury over Motability Foundation: how ‘sickfluencers’ are helping ‘bedwetting boy racers’ get ‘50-grand Mercs’ for free. This is basically a myth, and its laundering into the mainstream is an object lesson in How Things Work Now. Thread follows.

Fianna Fáil TDs were out on the plinth earlier talking about the scenes in the Dail Here is their response when they were asked by Irish Daily Mirror about that Michael Lowry gesture

Join us, the DPO Network & @IHREC to learn how to influence what the Irish government will be asked about its work on disability rights by the UNCRPD Committee this year. Date: 10/4/25 Time: 10 am – 12 noon Format: Zoom Webinar Registration & more info eventbrite.ie/e/getting-to-g…

Introducing our newest programme Bohs PLAY ⚽️ An initiative in partnership with the NEIC and DCC, Bohs PLAY is aimed at encouraging children and young people living in housing complexes in the North Inner City to come out and play, with a focus on having fun and social

AsIAm along with Inclusion Ireland are seeking to action a complaint to the UN Special Rapporteur on the recently published guidelines on restraint and seclusion by the Dept of Education. This complaint will be actioned via the Optional Protocol mechanism available under the UNCRPD.

Following the publication of the 'Grace' Report, if you have been impacted by the situation, see below contact details of some support services: - NAS: 0818 07 3000 - Pieta: Free 24/7 Crisis helpline: 1800 247 247 - National Counselling Service (NCS): 1800 700 700

Breaking: Louise O’Donnell appointed as the new Labour Court Chairman. Former IMPACT (now Fórsa) official and Worker Member of the Court, Louise becomes only the second woman Chairman in the Labour Court’s 80th year. Congratulated from Congress.

Yesterday, our Regional Manager Suzy Byrne attended the Family Justice Development Forum. NAS advocates work with disabled people to support access to information & decision making on family justice issues including access, maintenance, separation & divorce, amongst other issues.

Read this piece in the Examiner, following the publication of the 'Grace' report, written by our National Manager, Joanne Condon ⤵️ irishexaminer.com/opinion/commen…

Read my opinion piece on the urgent need for Independent Advocacy in todays Examiner irishexaminer.com/opinion/commen…

If you are a person with a disability & have been affected by the RTE investigates programme screened yesterday detailing the negative experiences of people in nursing homes, you can contact NAS for free, confidential, independent support-Call 0818 073000/email [email protected]

Na Gaeil Aeracha’s Mens footballers make history - including our very own midfield maestro Andy Walsh gaa.ie/article/na-gae… via The GAA