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Disability centre residents say ‘bank cards kept in safe by staff’

Disability centre residents say ‘bank cards kept in safe by staff’

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

An HIQA report found that while many residents showed an awareness of their rights, some residents spoke about challenges.

Disability groups approved for millions in funding left waiting more than a year

Disability groups approved for millions in funding left waiting more than a year

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Funding from The Children’s Disability Service Grant has yet to be released to groups in Donegal.

Fraudulent claims for disabled parking permits could result in prison time and/or fines

Fraudulent claims for disabled parking permits could result in prison time and/or fines

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

The disabled parking permit is intended to benefit people who are most directly disadvantaged by parking that does not meet their needs.

Care worker in court on theft of €5,000 from vulnerable residents of residential care centre

Care worker in court on theft of €5,000 from vulnerable residents of residential care centre

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

Jill Bergin (39) a separated mother of two of Castle Manor, Ferns, Co Wexford, pleaded guilty to three sample counts of theft from three residents at Ros Mhuire centre in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow.

Centre to help people with disabilities access public transport unveiled

Centre to help people with disabilities access public transport unveiled

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

The Wayfinding Centre is located on the site of a former printworks in Glasnevin and will open to the public in April.