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Government to scrap Green Paper on disability reform following backlash from activists

the Journal https://www.thejournal.ie/government-scrapping-disability-green-paper-6353319-Apr2024/ THE GOVERNMENT IS scrapping its Green Paper on Disability Reform following criticism from politicians and activists.  The proposals in the paper included a new tiered system for Disability Allowance and would link level of payments to a determination on capacity to work and the nature of the disability…

HSE approach to disability tests for children is ‘incentivising’ parents to sue, says judge

Irish Independent 4/5/24 HSE failings are effectively encouraging parents of children with disabilities to sue for access to services and leaving the taxpayer with considerable legal bills, the High Court has found…. https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/hse-approach-to-disability-tests-for-children-is-incentivising-parents-to-sue-says-judge/a205194732.html

Man with Down syndrome brings (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown) council to court over housing assessment

BreakingNews.ie4/5/24 A 40-year-old man with Down syndrome who wants to live independently has brought a High Court challenge aimed at compelling Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to assess his suitability for social housing…. https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/man-with-down-syndrome-brings-council-to-court-over-housing-assessment-1619328.html

Support Disability Bill 2023 – FUSS

This Bill is due before the Seanad by end of April. It will need significant government support to pass into stage 4. Let your local representatives know how important this is to you and yours. https://www.fussireland.com/post/support-disability-bill-2023 Letter template to send to your TDs and Senators  Please Edit this draft to suit your circumstance:  Subject: SupportContinue reading “Support Disability Bill 2023 – FUSS”