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Disability rights

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Mother of boy restrained and placed in cupboard urges legislative change

Mother of boy restrained and placed in cupboard urges legislative change

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Deirdre Shakespeare said her son Harry, who is autistic and nonverbal, still has panic attacks following his experiences.
‘No buck passing between departments’ on disability reform – Taoiseach

‘No buck passing between departments’ on disability reform – Taoiseach

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Micheal Martin said he wanted to see the ambitions of the strategy reflected in the upcoming budget.
14-year-old disability rights activist to hold 50-hour protest at Dáil

14-year-old disability rights activist to hold 50-hour protest at Dáil

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Cara Darmody is campaigning for the Government to carry out autism assessments of need for children within the legal limit of six months.

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