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Down Syndrome Ireland members outline urgent issues with Progressing Disabilities

News / 25 Feb 2022

There is nowhere in the country where children are getting ready access to all of the therapies they need to support them to reach their…

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President Michael D. Higgins attends launch of vibrant mural featuring people with Down syndrome

News / 02 Nov 2021

‘Embrace Diversity’ mural marks 50 years of Down Syndrome Ireland.

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Announced an extension to the Personalised Budget Pilot until Q3 2023

06 Jul 2022

Minister of State with responsibility for Disability Anne Rabbitte has announced an extension to the Personalised Budget Pilot until Q3 2023.

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Ombudsman Report

30 Jun 2022

Plan for Places Forward Planning for the Provision of Schools Places for Children with Special Educational Needs: A Children’s Rights Issue.

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Special Education Centres Members Survey Results

29 Jun 2022

An Analysis of a Survey of Members Department of Education Proposal Special Education Centres.

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Provision of School Places for Children with Special Educational Needs

29 Jun 2022

We welcome the announcement from Ministers Foley and Madigan in relation to Government approval for the Education Bill 2022.

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Seán Kelly launches the 22nd edition of Tour de Munster

14 Jun 2022

The 22nd annual edition of the Tour de Munster charity cycle was officially launched by cycling legend Seán Kelly at DSI Cork’s Field of Dreams…

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NCSE – Summer Programme 2022

12 Jun 2022

The aim of the NCSE summer programme 2022 resources is to support teachers and tutors to provide fun and engaging learning experiences for students that…

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