Mary Barrett

[GalwaySingsProject @SingsGalway]

Let It Be - A Lunchtime Concert https://t.co/6NTCORaUqQ

[Mary Barrett @BarrettMr22]

@NatFedVSP Well done to all in the Inclusive Research Network

[Mary Barrett @BarrettMr22]

@rtenews @RTERadio1 has ‘what it says in the papers’ weekend slots been axed?

[DFI @DisabilityFed]

People with disabilities ‘failed’ by Re-Turn machines – ‘They shouldn’t have to ask for help’
https://t.co/HDLZiQYIfF #DisabilityInclusion #Access

[Galway Bay fm News @Galwaybayfmnews]

Major project launched in city to house adults with intellectual disabilities - https://t.co/Wr3AnaOuYc

[National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers @NatFedVSP]

National Federation v concerned re level of funding for residential supports and inflationary pressures in #DisabilityBudget24.
#UNCRPD rights need resourcing.

Funding also required to ensure urgent resolution of pay parity in Sec39 providers.

More at:
https://t.co/sX8kUdzGGD

[Mary Barrett @BarrettMr22]

#equalaccess #equalcitizens #disabilitybudget2024

[National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers @NatFedVSP]

As #Budget2024 approaches, our full National Federation met together today & we are asking all TDs to make sure #Equalopportunities for people with disabilities are a key focus of the final #disabilitybudget2024 to support the rights of people with intellectual disabilities

[Mary Barrett @BarrettMr22]

@NatFedVSP @mmcgrathtd @LeoVaradkar @MaryLouMcDonald @rodericogorman @AnneRabbitte @DuncanSmithTD @SocDems @AilbheConneely @MichealMartinTD @Paschald @AnneRabbitte @ciarancannon @SeanCanney People with Disabilities are #EqualCitizens and need #EqualAccess and #EqualOpportunities

[National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers @NatFedVSP]

People with intellectual disabilities are #EqualCitizens who require #EqualAccess to supports to be fully included

We are calling on Govt to provide Equality of Resources in #Budget2024 #DisabilityBudget2024

https://t.co/j25cNpnEQ2

[National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers @NatFedVSP]

2) commitment to Article 19 of #UNCRPD - support people to maximise their independence

3) full funding for the 1st year of the Disability Action Plan in #Budget24 to begin to make 1) and 2) a reality

Thank you @ailbheConneely for focus on this topic

[National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers @NatFedVSP]

What is needed?
1) rights based planning for the residential support needs of adults with intellectual disabilities and autism 1/2

@DisabilityFed @InclusionIre @IRLDeptPER @rodericogorman @AnneRabbitte

[National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers @NatFedVSP]

We warmly welcome Government's approval of the Disability Action Plan to progress the #DisabilityCapacityReview.
It is essential that this plan is
1) published without delay
2) fully resourced in #DisabilityBudget24
Citizens need access to essential supports
#UNCPRD
#Budget24

[National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers @NatFedVSP]

'Growing need' for adult residential services - HRB https://t.co/KVzP0UM8Ks via @rte
HRB report confirms crisis facing people with intellectual disabilities & their families waiting for residential support. 1/2

[National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers @NatFedVSP]

A very sincere *thank you* to all of the elected representatives and parliamentary staff who met with the joint umbrella bodies #OireachtasDisabilityGroup yesterday to hear our shared priorities for disability in #DisabilityBudget24

[Mary Barrett @BarrettMr22]

@DJ_MickyMac @RTEGold Enjoying the show

[Mary Barrett @BarrettMr22]

@Ryanair is it possible to change a flight to a different airport for just one leg of a booking?

[RTÉ News @rtenews]

The pandemic has highlighted the importance of digital inclusion - and the challenges faced by those left behind. Now this digital skills app co-created by people with intellectual disabilities, for people with intellectual disabilities, is aiming to change lives.

[Digi ID @JoinDigiAcademy]

James Delaney: "Digi-ID will help more people with easier access to technology in the future."

🌟Thanks to our amazing Citizen Advisory Panellists!

@EITHealth @InclusionPlease @BarrettMr22 @NatFedVolBodies @EITHealth_IRLUK @tcddublin @ageingwithID @rtenews

[GalwaySingsProject @SingsGalway]

We are returning to the stage on Saturday December 11th in Galway Cathedral as guests of the A Capella Knights from 7:45pm

To attend the concert in person click here https://t.co/qPViyyfL4B 

To view the concert on-line (live streamed) click here https://t.co/VjpUwf7PIR

[Mary Barrett @BarrettMr22]

@ShannonAirport a plane travelling from north Dakota must have had to divert to Shannon ??