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Tour de Mace gets Rolling
News / 28 Jun 2023
Down Syndrome Ireland and MACE are delighted to announce the launch of Tour de MACE 2023. MACE retailers across Ireland will be inviting customers and…
Report by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters
News / 06 Apr 2023
Munster Rugby partners with Down Syndrome Ireland and Tour de Munster
News / 05 Apr 2023
Fintan Bray: I’m so proud to have made history in Irish politics
News / 17 Nov 2022
Fintan Bray last week became the first person with Down syndrome to be elected to a political position in Ireland. The Westmeath man was voted…
Zurich launches charity partnership with Down Syndrome Ireland
News / 13 Oct 2022
Down Syndrome Ireland are proud to announce the launch of their 3 year partnership with Zurich Ireland which was celebrated in Zurich’s new offices in…
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Additional funding for the Access and Inclusion Model announced
07 Mar 2018
On Friday 12th of January, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone announced additional funding to develop AIM Inclusive Play, as part of the…
Our work continues on the Taskforce of Personalised Budgets Advisory Group
07 Mar 2018
Helena Walsh tells us why her role representing the voice of people with Down syndrome on the Taskforce is so important.
Secure Employment Grants for employers who will employ adults with Down syndrome
07 Mar 2018
We are calling on the Government to incentivise employers to employ people with Down syndrome.
Funding for additional nurse specialists in Down syndrome across the lifespan
06 Mar 2018
Down Syndrome Ireland is calling for additional resources to fund clinical nurse specialist-led clinics across Ireland for children and adults with Down syndrome.
Dáil approves ratification of the UNCRPD
16 Feb 2018
Great news! Last night, the Dáil approved ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UN CRPD. The Government will…
Government to ratify the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
30 Jan 2018
The Government will ratify the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CPRD), Minister of State for disability, Finian McGrath, has this week...
