Down Syndrome Ireland has a long and proud history of lobbying and campaigning for, and on behalf of people with Down syndrome and their families in Ireland.
We strongly believe in a nation that protects and promotes the rights of people with Down syndrome and ensures their voices are heard.
Gary Owens CEO of Down Syndrome Ireland which represents 3500 families of people with Down syndrome said he welcomed the increase in Special Needs Assistants … Continue reading
The new National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017 – 2021 has been launched by the Government. In it, the Minister for Disabilities Finian McGrath states it … Continue reading
We are delighted to announce that registration for the medical card for all children for whom the Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is paid is now … Continue reading
After years of lobbying the Government to extend medical card provision for children with Down syndrome, DSI is delighted with the announcement that the Bill … Continue reading
The Department of Education & Skills has announced the details of the 2017 Home-Based July Provision Programme. The application form and information note on eligibility … Continue reading
Cian O’Connor, Chairperson of Down Syndrome Ireland’s National Advisory Council spoke at a Dail briefing on the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the … Continue reading
Thursday 30th March 2017 marked ten years to the day since Ireland promised to fully adopt a key international agreement around disability rights. This agreement; … Continue reading
Down Syndrome Ireland has marked World Down Syndrome Day (21st March, 2017) by highlighting the fact that thousands of children with Down syndrome are being … Continue reading
The Government has announced that the Bill to provide children with disabilities, in receipt of Domiciliary Care Allowance, with medical cards has been published (2 March, … Continue reading
One of the biggest barriers facing children with Down syndrome in education is finally being dismantled. The ‘soft’ barriers to enrolment that many parents of … Continue reading
One of the biggest barriers facing children with Down syndrome in education is finally being dismantled. The ‘soft’ barriers to enrolment that many parents of … Continue reading
Department of Education & Skills Press Release Minister to implement new model for allocating resource teachers to schools, following policy advice from the NCSE and … Continue reading