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Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion meets with Department of Education officials

23 May 2022

The Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion, Josepha Madigan, met recently with Department of Education officials from the Special Education section.

DSI to appear in front of Oireachtas on Progressing Disabilities

20 May 2022

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

20 May 2022

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

Young Irish man with Down syndrome has played a key role in securing new law in England

20 May 2022

A young Irish man with Down syndrome has played a key role in securing a ground-breaking new law in England for people with Down syndrome.

Down Syndrome Ireland urges people to GO FOR GOLD this Summer and raise vital funds for the charity

19 May 2022

Rugby star Alex Kendellen and Limerick Person of the Year 12-year-old Padraig O’Callaghan from ‘The Paudcast’ are asking people to ‘Go for Gold’ in aid…

Summer Provision 2022 Update

18 May 2022

The following document has now been published on the Department of Education website-2022 Home-based summer programme.