276 publications filtered by Correspondence and Opening statements & submissions and Committee on Disability Matters (33rd Dáil / 26th Seanad)
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Published on 10 Feb 2022
Opening statement, Rita Walsh, Chairperson, Kildare DSI, Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI)
Statement by Rita Walsh on Aligning Education with the UNCRPD
Opening statement, Rita Walsh, Chairperson, Kildare DSI, Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) ()
Published on 3 Feb 2022
Opening statement, Elaine Dennehy, LightAware
Statement by Elaine Dennehy on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Published on 3 Feb 2022
Opening statement, Finola Cassidy et al., Survivor and Spokesperson, Irish Thalidomide Association
Statement by Finola Cassidy and Jacqui Browne on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Published on 16 Dec 2021
Opening statement, Peter Tyndall et al., Ombudsman, Office of the Ombudsman
Statement by Peter Tyndall and Sarah Cooney on 'Grounded - Unequal access for people with disabilities to personal transport schemes'
Opening statement, Peter Tyndall et al., Ombudsman, Office of the Ombudsman ()
Published on 9 Dec 2021
Opening statement, Louise Loughlin et al., National Manager, National Advocacy Service
Statement by Louise Loughlin and Joanne Condon on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and considering the future system and innovation of Service provision (resumed)
Opening statement, Louise Loughlin et al., National Manager, National Advocacy Service ()
Published on 9 Dec 2021
Opening statement, Peter Broadhead, Group Manager, National Disability Insurance Scheme, Department of Social Services
Statement by Peter Broadhead on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and considering the future system and innovation of Service provision (resumed)
Published on 9 Dec 2021
Opening statement, Dr. Simon Walsh and Fiona Walsh
Statement by Dr. Simon Walsh and Fiona Walsh on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and considering the future system and innovation of Service provision (resumed)
Published on 9 Dec 2021
Opening statement, Aoife O'Toole
Statement by Aoife O'Toole on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and considering the future system and innovation of Service provision (resumed)
Published on 2 Dec 2021
Opening statement, Magdalen Rogers et al., Executive Director, Neurological Alliance of Ireland
Statement by Magdalen Rogers and Dr. Niall Pender on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and considering the future system and innovation of Service provision
Opening statement, Magdalen Rogers et al., Executive Director, Neurological Alliance of Ireland ()
Published on 2 Dec 2021
Opening statement, Dr. Alison Harnett et al., CEO, National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers
Statement by Dr. Alison Harnett, Michael Hennessy and Natalya Jackson on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and considering the future system and innovation of Service provision
Published on 25 Nov 2021
Opening statement, Anne Rabbitte T.D., et al., Minister of State, Department of Health,
Statement by Minister Anne Rabbitte, Patsy Carr, Audrey Hagerty, on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD
Opening statement, Anne Rabbitte T.D., et al., Minister of State, Department of Health, ()
Published on 25 Nov 2021
Opening statement, Bernard O'Regan et al., Head of Disability Strategy and Reform, Health Service Executive (HSE)
Statement by Bernard O'Regan, Breda Crehan Roche, Professor Malcolm MacLachlan on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD
Published on 18 Nov 2021
Opening statement, Olga Wehrly
Statement by Olga Wehrly on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD
Published on 18 Nov 2021
Opening statement, Lorna McGreehan
Statement by Lorna McGreehan on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD
Published on 18 Nov 2021
Opening statement, Anna-Karin Ulpe
Statement by Anna-Karin Ulpe on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD
Published on 18 Nov 2021
Opening statement, Mary Casserly, Chairperson, Early Onset Parkinson's Disease (EOPD)
Statement by Mary Casserly on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD
Opening statement, Mary Casserly, Chairperson, Early Onset Parkinson's Disease (EOPD) ()
Published on 11 Nov 2021
Opening statement, Chris Macey, Head of Advocacy and Patient Support, Irish Heart Foundation
Statement by Chris Macey on Accessibility to Universal Design
Opening statement, Chris Macey, Head of Advocacy and Patient Support, Irish Heart Foundation ()
Published on 11 Nov 2021
Opening statement, Mary Farrell
Statement by Mary Farrell on Accessibility to Universal Design
Published on 11 Nov 2021
Opening statement, Fiona Bardon, Irish Heart Foundation
Statement by Fiona Bardon on Accessibility to Universal Design
Published on 4 Nov 2021
Opening statement, Adam Harris, Founder and CEO, AsIAm
Statement by Adam Harris on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD in consideration of Autism and Intellectual Disability
Published on 4 Nov 2021
Opening statement, Gillian Kearns et al., Autistic Paddies
Statement by Gillian Kearns and Marja-Kristina Akinsha on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD in consideration of Autism and Intellectual Disability
Opening statement, Gillian Kearns et al., Autistic Paddies ()
Published on 4 Nov 2021
Opening statement, Jean Mullan
Statement by Jean Mullan on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD in consideration of Autism and Intellectual Disability
Published on 4 Nov 2021
Opening statement, David Doyle
Statement by David Doyle on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD in consideration of Autism and Intellectual Disability
Published on 4 Nov 2021
Opening statement, Tom McLoughlin
Statement by Tom McLoughlin on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD in consideration of Autism and Intellectual Disability
Published on 21 Oct 2021
Opening statement, Damien O’Reilly
Statement by Damien O’Reilly on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD in consideration of physical and sensory disability
Published on 21 Oct 2021
Opening statement, Samantha Kenny
Statement by Samantha Kenny on Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD in consideration of physical and sensory disability
Published on 14 Oct 2021
Opening statement, Bernadette Egan, Architect, Member of the RIAI Universal Design Task Force
Statement by Bernadette Egan on Accessibility to Universal Design
Opening statement, Bernadette Egan, Architect, Member of the RIAI Universal Design Task Force ()
Published on 14 Oct 2021
Opening statement, Tony Cunningham et al., Director of Volunteering and Housing, Irish, Wheelchair Association
Statement by Tony Cunningham, Joan Carthy, Rosaleen Lally and Eoin O'Herlihy on Accessibility to Universal Design
Published on 14 Oct 2021
Opening statement, Karen Smith et al., Changing Places Ireland
Statement by Karen Smith, Jean Richardson and Michelle Merrigan on Accessibility to Universal Design
Opening statement, Karen Smith et al., Changing Places Ireland ()
Published on 7 Oct 2021
Opening statement, Louise Loughlin et al., National Manager, National Advocacy Service
Statement by Louise Loughlin and Suzy Byrne on Participation of people with disabilities in political, cultural, community and public life (resumed)
Opening statement, Louise Loughlin et al., National Manager, National Advocacy Service ()
Published on 7 Oct 2021
Opening statement, Emilie Conway, Founder and Creator, Disabled Artists and Disabled Academics
Statement by Emilie Conway on Participation of people with disabilities in political, cultural, community and public life (resumed)
Opening statement, Emilie Conway, Founder and Creator, Disabled Artists and Disabled Academics ()
Published on 7 Oct 2021
Opening statement, Isolde O’Brolcháin, Co-Founding Member, Disabled Artists and Disabled Academics
Statement by Isolde O’Brolcháin on Participation of people with disabilities in political, cultural, community and public life (resumed)
Published on 7 Oct 2021
Opening statement, Robbie Sinnott, Co-Ordinator, Voice of Vision Impairment
Statement by Robbie Sinnott on Participation of people with disabilities in political, cultural, community and public life (resumed)
Opening statement, Robbie Sinnott, Co-Ordinator, Voice of Vision Impairment ()
Published on 7 Oct 2021
Opening statement, Niamh Daffy et al., CEO, Cara Sports Inclusion Ireland
Statement by Niamh Daffy and Odhrán Doherty on Participation of people with disabilities in political, cultural, community and public life (resumed)
Opening statement, Niamh Daffy et al., CEO, Cara Sports Inclusion Ireland ()
Published on 7 Oct 2021
Opening statement, Gerry Kerr, Member, Dublin City PPN
Statement by Gerry Kerr on Participation of people with disabilities in political, cultural, community and public life (resumed)
Published on 30 Sep 2021
Opening statement, Joe McGrath, Vice Chair, The National Platform of Self Advocates
Statement by Joe McGrath on Participation of people with disabilities in political, cultural, community and public life (resumed)
Opening statement, Joe McGrath, Vice Chair, The National Platform of Self Advocates ()
Published on 30 Sep 2021
Opening statement, Elaine Grehan et al., Advocacy Manager, Irish Deaf Society
Statement by Elaine Grehan, John Sherwin and Lianne Quigley on Participation of people with disabilities in political, cultural, community and public life (resumed)
Opening statement, Elaine Grehan et al., Advocacy Manager, Irish Deaf Society ()
Published on 30 Sep 2021
Opening statement, Rachel Cassen et al., Director & Co-Founder, LEAP
Statement by Rachel Cassen and Deirdre Fitzgerald on Participation of people with disabilities in political, cultural, community and public life (resumed)
Opening statement, Rachel Cassen et al., Director & Co-Founder, LEAP ()
Published on 23 Sep 2021
Opening statement, Renee Dempsey-Clifford et al., Independent Chairperson, Disability Stakeholders Group
Statement by Renee Dempsey-Clifford, Dr. Vivian Rath and Annette Costello on Participation of people with disabilities in political, cultural, community and public life
Published on 23 Sep 2021
Opening statement, Carly Bailey, Councillor, South Dublin County Council
Statement by Carly Bailey on participation of people with disabilities in political, cultural, community and public life
Opening statement, Carly Bailey, Councillor, South Dublin County Council ()
Published on 23 Sep 2021
Opening statement, Gabe Cronnolly, Councillor, Galway County Council
Statement by Gabe Cronnolly on participation of people with disabilities in political, cultural, community and public life
Opening statement, Gabe Cronnolly, Councillor, Galway County Council ()
Published on 8 Jul 2021
Opening statement, James Cawley, Policy Officer, Living Independent
Statement by James Cawley on Resourcing Personal Assistance Services
Opening statement, James Cawley, Policy Officer, Living Independent ()
Published on 8 Jul 2021
Opening statement, Owen Collumb, Joint Founder and Board Member, Áiseanna Tacaíochta
Statement by Owen Collumb on Resourcing Personal Assistance Services
Opening statement, Owen Collumb, Joint Founder and Board Member, Áiseanna Tacaíochta ()
Published on 8 Jul 2021
Opening statement, Fionn Crombie Angus
Statement by Fionn Crombie Angus on Resourcing Personal Assistance Services
Published on 1 Jul 2021
Opening statement, Professor Gautam Gulati, Consultant Forensic/General Psychiatrist and Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor, University of Limerick
Statement by Professor Gautam Gulati on Institutionalism and the inappropriate use of congregated settings
Published on 1 Jul 2021
Opening statement, Emeritus Professor Roy McConkey, Emeritus Professor, Institute of Nursing and Health Research, University of Ulster
Statement by Emeritus Professor Roy McConkey on Institutionalism and the inappropriate use of congregated settings
Published on 1 Jul 2021
Opening statement, Lynn Fitzpatrick, Activist, St Mary of the Angels Parents and Relatives Association
Statement by Lynn Fitzpatrick on Institutionalism and the inappropriate use of congregated settings
Published on 1 Jul 2021
Opening statement, Annmarie Flanagan, Activist
Statement by Annmarie Flanagan on Institutionalism and the inappropriate use of congregated settings
Published on 24 Jun 2021
Opening statement, Kathleen MacLellan, Assistant Secretary, Social Care, Department of Health
Statement by Kathleen MacLellan on Wasted Lives: Time for a better future for younger people in Nursing Homes
Opening statement, Kathleen MacLellan, Assistant Secretary, Social Care, Department of Health ()
Published on 24 Jun 2021
Opening statement, Peter Tyndall, Ombudsman, The Office of the Ombudsman and Information Commissioner
Statement by Peter Tyndall on Wasted Lives: Time for a better future for younger people in Nursing Homes
Published on 17 Jun 2021
Opening Statement, Fergal Lynch, Secretary General, Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Statement by Fergal Lynch on UNCRPD implementation and ratification of the Optional Protocol (resumed)
Published on 17 Jun 2021
Opening statement, Sinéad Gibney, Chief Commissioner, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
Statement by Sinéad Gibney on UNCRPD implementation and ratification of the Optional Protocol (resumed)
Opening statement, Sinéad Gibney, Chief Commissioner, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission ()
Published on 3 Jun 2021
Opening statement, Peter Walsh, Chief Executive Officer, Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Statement by Peter Walsh on Accessibility in planning and delivery of transport projects
Opening statement, Peter Walsh, Chief Executive Officer, Transport Infrastructure Ireland ()
Published on 3 Jun 2021
Opening statement, Hugh Creegan, Deputy Chief Officer, National Transport Ireland
Statement by Hugh Creegan on Accessibility in planning and delivery of transport projects
Opening statement, Hugh Creegan, Deputy Chief Officer, National Transport Ireland ()
Published on 27 May 2021
Opening statement, María Teresa Fernández Molina, Chairperson, Spanish Senate Comisión para las Políticas Integrales de la Discapacidad
Statement by María Teresa Fernández Molina on UNCRPD implementation and ratification of the Optional Protocol
Published on 27 May 2021
Opening statement, Catherine Naughton et al., Director, European Disability Forum
Statement by Catherine Naughton and Pat Clarke on UNCRPD implementation and ratification of the Optional Protocol
Opening statement, Catherine Naughton et al., Director, European Disability Forum ()
Published on 27 May 2021
Opening statement, Markus Schefer, Committee Member, United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Statement by Markus Schefer on UNCRPD implementation and ratification of the Optional Protocol
Published on 20 May 2021
Opening statement, Áine Flynn, Director, Decision Support Service
Statement by Áine Flynn on Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and the establishment of the Decision Support Services (DSS)
Opening statement, Áine Flynn, Director, Decision Support Service ()
Published on 13 May 2021
Opening statement, Dr Cathal Morgan, Head of Operations – Disability Services, Health Service Executive (HSE)
Statement by Dr Cathal Morgan on Progressing Disability Services Model and the withdrawal of occupational therapies from Schools
Published on 20 Apr 2021
Opening statement, John Dolan et al., Chief Executive Officer, Disability Federation of Ireland
Statement by John Dolan and Dr Joanne McCarthy on Progress on the National Disability Inclusion Strategy (2017-2021) (resumed)
Opening statement, John Dolan et al., Chief Executive Officer, Disability Federation of Ireland ()
Published on 20 Apr 2021
Opening statement, Loraine Dempsey, Chief Executive Officer, Inclusion Ireland
Statement by Loraine Dempsey on Progress on the National Disability Inclusion Strategy (2017-2021) (resumed)
Opening statement, Loraine Dempsey, Chief Executive Officer, Inclusion Ireland ()
Published on 20 Apr 2021
Opening statement, Jacqui Browne, Chairperson, Disabled Persons Organisation’s Coalition
Statement by Jacqui Browne on Progress on the National Disability Inclusion Strategy (2017-2021) (resumed)
Opening statement, Jacqui Browne, Chairperson, Disabled Persons Organisation’s Coalition ()
Published on 30 Mar 2021
Opening statement, Robert Burke, Minister for State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Statement by Robert Burke on How housing policy aligns with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
Published on 9 Mar 2021
Opening statement, Catherine Lane, Women in Local, Community and Rural Development Officer, National Women’s Council Ireland
Statement by Catherine Lane on “Nothing about us without us” – Achieving Equal Rights and Equity for Women with Disabilities
Published on 9 Mar 2021
Opening statement, Maureen McGovern, Disability and community activist, National Women’s Council of Ireland
Statement by Maureen McGovern on “Nothing about us without us” – Achieving Equal Rights and Equity for Women with Disabilities
Published on 9 Mar 2021
Opening statement, Selina Bonnie, Vice chairperson, Independent Living Movement Ireland, National Women’s Council of Ireland
Statement by Selina Bonnie on “Nothing about us without us” – Achieving Equal Rights and Equity for Women with Disabilities
Published on 9 Mar 2021
Opening statement, Amy Hassett and Maria Ní Flhatharta, Co-Directors, Disabled Women Ireland
Statement by Amy Hassett and Maria Ní Flhatharta on “Nothing about us without us” – Achieving Equal Rights and Equity for Women with Disabilities
Opening statement, Amy Hassett and Maria Ní Flhatharta, Co-Directors, Disabled Women Ireland ()
Published on 23 Feb 2021
Opening statement, Josepha Madigan T.D., Minister of State, Department of Education
Statement by Minister Josepha Madigan on How Special Education policy aligns with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
Opening statement, Josepha Madigan T.D., Minister of State, Department of Education ()
Published on 3 Dec 2020
Opening statement, Matt English, Chief Executive Officer and Margaret Turley, Special Olympics Athlete, Special Olympics Ireland
Statement by Matt English and Margaret Turley on Celebrating United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a discussion on ‘Why Disability Matters’
Published on 3 Dec 2020
Opening statement, Marie Devitt, Pathways Coordinator, Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Statement by Marie Devitt on Celebrating United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a discussion on ‘Why Disability Matters’
Published on 3 Dec 2020
Opening statement, Catherine Kelly, Director of services, WALK
Statement by Catherine Kelly on Celebrating United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a discussion on ‘Why Disability Matters’
Opening statement, Catherine Kelly, Director of services, WALK ()
Published on 18 Nov 2020
Opening statement, Professor Gerard Quinn, UN Special Rapporteur
Statement by Professor Gerard Quinn on Irelands progress regarding the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
Opening statement, Professor Gerard Quinn, UN Special Rapporteur ()
Published on 11 Nov 2020
Opening statement, Dr. Aideen Hartney, Director, National Disability Authority (NDA)
Statement by Dr. Aideen Hartney on Progress regarding the National Disability Inclusion Strategy and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
Opening statement, Dr. Aideen Hartney, Director, National Disability Authority (NDA) ()
Published on 11 Nov 2020
Opening statement, Sinéad Gibney, Chief Commissioner, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC)
Statement by Sinéad Gibney on Progress regarding the National Disability Inclusion Strategy and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
Published on 4 Nov 2020
Opening statement, Anne Rabbitte T.D., Minister, Department of Justice and Equality and the Department of Health
Statement by Minister Anne Rabbitte on Progress regarding the National Disability Inclusion Strategy and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
Published on 4 Nov 2020
Opening statement, Roderic O’Gorman T.D., Minister, Department of Children, Disability, Equality & Integration
Statement by Minister Roderic O’Gorman on Progress regarding the National Disability Inclusion Strategy and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)