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Joe McGrath of the National Platform and Fiona Weldon of @ILMIreland representing the DPO Network at #COSP18 with Niall Brunell of the @DCEDIY1 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s/k… Live now.

Platformselfadv's tweet image. Joe McGrath of the National Platform and Fiona Weldon of @ILMIreland representing the DPO Network at #COSP18 with Niall Brunell of the @DCEDIY1  webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s/k… Live now.

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The final ILMI Housing Network of 2025 took place on 10th Dec! Claire Kenny & Michael Seifu led discussions on negotiation, conflict management & inclusive communication in #housing Thanks to all who joined – see you in 2026! #DisabilityInclusion #HousingRights

ILMIreland's tweet image. The final ILMI Housing Network of 2025 took place on 10th Dec! Claire Kenny & Michael Seifu led discussions on negotiation, conflict management & inclusive communication in #housing

Thanks to all who joined – see you in 2026! #DisabilityInclusion #HousingRights

Congratulations to Tom Leahy on publishing his book. It cam be purchased at lettertecbookstore.com/product/here-f…

Platformselfadv's tweet image. Congratulations to Tom Leahy on publishing his book. It cam be purchased at lettertecbookstore.com/product/here-f…

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Take a look at the next instalment of reflections from our Disabled Women & Poverty Event. This time - discussing what makes it harder for disabled women and nonbinary people to access social welfare.

🌸 Disabled Women & Poverty Highlights - Part 5 In this highlight we share some responses from the fifth question posed to our participants during our Disabled Women & Poverty event with @DW_Ireland about Access to Social Welfare. Full highlight here: …lityparticipationnewshub.substack.com/p/disabled-wom…

DisabilityHubIE's tweet image. 🌸 Disabled Women & Poverty Highlights - Part 5

In this highlight we share some responses from the fifth question posed to our participants during our Disabled Women & Poverty event with @DW_Ireland about Access to Social Welfare.

Full highlight here: …lityparticipationnewshub.substack.com/p/disabled-wom…
DisabilityHubIE's tweet image. 🌸 Disabled Women & Poverty Highlights - Part 5

In this highlight we share some responses from the fifth question posed to our participants during our Disabled Women & Poverty event with @DW_Ireland about Access to Social Welfare.

Full highlight here: …lityparticipationnewshub.substack.com/p/disabled-wom…
DisabilityHubIE's tweet image. 🌸 Disabled Women & Poverty Highlights - Part 5

In this highlight we share some responses from the fifth question posed to our participants during our Disabled Women & Poverty event with @DW_Ireland about Access to Social Welfare.

Full highlight here: …lityparticipationnewshub.substack.com/p/disabled-wom…
DisabilityHubIE's tweet image. 🌸 Disabled Women & Poverty Highlights - Part 5

In this highlight we share some responses from the fifth question posed to our participants during our Disabled Women & Poverty event with @DW_Ireland about Access to Social Welfare.

Full highlight here: …lityparticipationnewshub.substack.com/p/disabled-wom…


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1/6 Today in Leinster House, Brian Hayes, Interim Chair of the DPO Network, is speaking at the launch of Blueprint for Co-Creation – the Network’s new position paper on how disabled people lead policy change and co-create solutions. #DPOs #CoCreation #UNCRPD #ILMI

ILMIreland's tweet image. 1/6 Today in Leinster House, Brian Hayes, Interim Chair of the DPO Network, is speaking at the launch of Blueprint for Co-Creation – the Network’s new position paper on how disabled people lead policy change and co-create solutions. #DPOs #CoCreation #UNCRPD #ILMI

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We are here today in Leinster House with the other members of the DPO Network launching our Co-Creation position paper: dponetwork.ie/publications/#…

DW_Ireland's tweet image. We are here today in Leinster House with the other members of the DPO Network launching our Co-Creation position paper:

dponetwork.ie/publications/#…

Our members enjoyed their day of filming #uncrpd

In August, we brought them together to work on the production and filming of the campaign. We also asked them what the Strategy meant to them - here's what they had to say. youtu.be/U3bwGtbRlk8

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The National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People sets out a whole-of-Government approach to disability. We will progressively realise the rights of disabled people under the UNCRPD by delivering on commitments under five Pillars -

DeptCDE's tweet image. The National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People sets out a whole-of-Government approach to disability. We will progressively realise the rights of disabled people under the UNCRPD by delivering on commitments under five Pillars -

We were very happy to participate in the co-design process

Ms Lianne Quigley of @IrishDeafSoc and Mr Joseph McGrath of @Platformselfadv spoke at the event, which was opened by Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD.

DeptCDE's tweet image. Ms Lianne Quigley of @IrishDeafSoc and Mr Joseph McGrath of @Platformselfadv spoke at the event, which was opened by Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD.
DeptCDE's tweet image. Ms Lianne Quigley of @IrishDeafSoc and Mr Joseph McGrath of @Platformselfadv spoke at the event, which was opened by Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD.
DeptCDE's tweet image. Ms Lianne Quigley of @IrishDeafSoc and Mr Joseph McGrath of @Platformselfadv spoke at the event, which was opened by Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD.


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Ms Lianne Quigley of @IrishDeafSoc and Mr Joseph McGrath of @Platformselfadv spoke at the event, which was opened by Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD.

DeptCDE's tweet image. Ms Lianne Quigley of @IrishDeafSoc and Mr Joseph McGrath of @Platformselfadv spoke at the event, which was opened by Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD.
DeptCDE's tweet image. Ms Lianne Quigley of @IrishDeafSoc and Mr Joseph McGrath of @Platformselfadv spoke at the event, which was opened by Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD.
DeptCDE's tweet image. Ms Lianne Quigley of @IrishDeafSoc and Mr Joseph McGrath of @Platformselfadv spoke at the event, which was opened by Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD.

National Platform reposted

Fine Gael is committed to improving the lives of disabled people. Today, we have launched a new vision for disability services. The Fine Gael team will work at every level to improve the lives of disabled people.


National Platform reposted

We welcome the publication of the new National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030 by @DeptCDE. For more information on the Strategy and to learn more about our involvement in the consultation process, please visit nda.ie/news/nhrs-2025…

NDAIreland's tweet image. We welcome the publication of the new National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030 by @DeptCDE.

For more information on the Strategy and to learn more about our involvement in the consultation process, please visit nda.ie/news/nhrs-2025…

Delighted to have been part of the co-design process

Equal access. Equal voices. Equal futures. It’s not just a line. It’s a plan to make sure nobody’s left behind, spoken for, or held back. Today the Government published the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030: gov.ie/disabilitystra…



Speaking now at the @DeptCDE launch of the new Human Rights Strategy is @SimonHarrisTD in the Round Room Mansion House

Platformselfadv's tweet image. Speaking now at the @DeptCDE launch of the new Human Rights Strategy is @SimonHarrisTD in the Round Room Mansion House

The National Platform members are attending the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People with @DeptCDE . Taoiseach Michael Martin l delivering the opening address. @SimonHarrisTD #crpd

Platformselfadv's tweet image. The National Platform members are attending the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People with @DeptCDE . Taoiseach Michael Martin l delivering the opening address. @SimonHarrisTD #crpd

National Platform reposted

She leaves behind a legacy that advance human rights and disability rights in the years to come. May she Rest in Peace. For a full statement , please click here: dponetwork.ie/jacqui-browne/

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Jacqui Browne - DPO Network

Jacqui Browne - DPO Network


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I'm so sad to hear of the death of Jacqui Browne. I had the privilege to work with Jacqui during her time on the Disability Advisory Committee in IHREC. 1/3 irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/0…


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We at the NDA express our condolences to the family and friends of Jacqui Browne, who sadly passed away earlier this week. Jacqui was a true trailblazer and a passionate advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. May she rest in peace.

NDAIreland's tweet image. We at the NDA express our condolences to the family and friends of Jacqui Browne, who sadly passed away earlier this week.

Jacqui was a true trailblazer and a passionate advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.

May she rest in peace.

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