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05/06/2026
⏰ Consultation Deadlines Approaching Soon!*Consultation on the Department of Justice (DoJ) Draft Section 75 Equality Act...
05/06/2026

⏰ Consultation Deadlines Approaching Soon!

*Consultation on the Department of Justice (DoJ) Draft Section 75 Equality Action Plan 2025-2030 And Draft Disability Action Plan 2025-2030
Department of Justice (NI)
Deadline: 8th June 2026

*The DARE Review: Public Consultation

The Irish Universities Association (IUA), in partnership with DARE participating higher education institutions, practitioners and national stakeholders is currently undertaking a national review of DARE.

Upcoming online town hall meetings:
*Disabled Persons Organisations - 8th June 2026
*Students - 8th June 2026
*Parents and Guardians - 9th June 2026
*Guidance Counsellors, Teachers and Support Staff - 9th June 2026

*Public Consultation on Potential New Working Age and Targeted Child Payments
Department of Social Protection
Deadline: 12th June 2026

*Public Consultation on the Pre-budget 2027 Submissions
Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development
Deadline: 15th June 2026

*Public consultation on the updated National Standards for Residential Services for Disabled People
Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)
Deadline: 17th July 2026

Head over to our dedicated live consultation webpage for more information, links and updates - www.disabilityparticipation.ie

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📢 Communicating Europe: A Series on Rights, Access, and Ireland's EU Presidency for 2026We are delighted to share that w...
04/06/2026

📢 Communicating Europe: A Series on Rights, Access, and Ireland's EU Presidency for 2026

We are delighted to share that we will be launching a new, limited-edition newsletter series from July to December this year - Communicating Europe: A Series on Rights, Access and Ireland’s EU Presidency for 2026.

This series aims to connect you with information about Ireland’s EU Presidency, disability rights and accessibility at EU level, and how to get involved and influence change.

Each month, our newsletter subscribers will receive a special edition of our Communication Europe series, featuring articles by Níamh Ní Hoireabhaird, as well as facts, resources, and interviews.

As part of this project we will also have new resources available to raise awareness about Ireland’s EU Presidency.

If you aren’t already signed up to our weekly newsletter, head over to the link in our bio to subscribe 🔗

To keep up to date with this project and others, head over to our website to learn more - www.disabilityparticipation.ie

We’d also love to hear your thoughts!

Is there anything you’d like us to explore in this series?
Let us know by commenting below.

This series is funded by the Communicating Europe Initiative through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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📰 Our latest edition is out nowCatch up on the latest in disability advocacy news, consultations, UNCRPD updates and muc...
03/06/2026

📰 Our latest edition is out now

Catch up on the latest in disability advocacy news, consultations, UNCRPD updates and much more!

🔗 This week's edition: https://mailchi.mp/disabilityparticipation/disability-participation-news-hub-newsletter-6754786

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02/06/2026

More highlights from our recent Traveller Pride event in collaboration with Emma Ward - Shane McCarthy speaks about his hope for the future and advice to younger people 🌱

An event supported by the Traveller Pride Fund 2026.

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02/06/2026
We hope you enjoyed the bank holiday weekend! ☀️The next edition of our free weekly newsletter drops tomorrow.Sign up fo...
02/06/2026

We hope you enjoyed the bank holiday weekend! ☀️

The next edition of our free weekly newsletter drops tomorrow.
Sign up for updates on what's happening in disability advocacy across Ireland.

📰 Catch up on our last bumper edition here (link also in our bio): https://mailchi.mp/disabilityparticipation/disability-participation-news-hub-newsletter-6754641

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01/06/2026

Lee Anna Ward speaking about intersectionality at our recent Traveller Pride Event 🔎

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This event was supported by the Traveller Pride Fund 2026 🌱

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