Awareness and lobbying

Statement on resignations of disability services campaigners

27 Jul 2024

DSI presents at the Down Syndrome Education International Research Forum

05 Jan 2024

Changes to SET hours – DSI, AsIAm and Inclusion Ireland call for pause

27 Jul 2024

Down Syndrome Ireland expresses concern on proposed changes to SET hours

02 Sep 2024

Report by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters

04 Jun 2023

Review of the Persons with Special Educational Needs Act (EPSEN) 2004

27 Jul 2024

Provision of School Places for Children with Special Educational Needs

08 Mar 2022

We welcome the recent statement from Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan announcing a significant increase in Special Education Provision in Dublin.

DSI Statement to the Oireachtas on Progressing Disabilities

27 Jul 2024

‘The state was failing children 51 years ago when Down Syndrome Ireland was formed, and they’re still failing them now.’

DSI to appear in front of Oireachtas on Progressing Disabilities

27 Jul 2024

Down Syndrome Ireland continues in its lobbying of Government on the substantial issues being faced by children with Down syndrome in accessing vital services.

Parent appears in front of Oireachtas to discuss Carers Allowance

27 Jul 2024

With thanks to Family Carers Ireland, DSI member and parent Anna Buday appeared in front of the Joint Oireachtas Committee.