Norma Foley T.D

Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and T.D for Kerry.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Honoured to be in beautiful Ballinskelligs to launch Paola Bizarri's new novel, The Glancing Rock. A really great read that has at its core a celebration of the monks of Skellig Michael and their lasting influence on Irish and European culture, education and innovation.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

A very informative meeting with the team who produced the innovative report on “Hidden Harm” -the impact on children and young people of living with alcohol addiction and other drug addiction in the home.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Creativity, imagination, fun and energy on display at Cruinniu na nÓg throughout Co. Kerry. A joy to sample some of the events at Siamsa Tire, Tralee, including Youth Theatre and the Graffiti Art workshops. Congratulations and gratitude to everyone involved.

[Fianna Fáil @fiannafailparty]

👶 Childcare Costs Are Coming Down

From September, Fianna Fáil is introducing new childcare fee caps to help make early learning and childcare more affordable for families.

📉 Maximum full-time childcare fees will reduce from €295 to €280 per week

[Fianna Fáil @fiannafailparty]

🎒 Great news for families! Minister Dara Calleary TD and Minister Norma Foley TD have officially opened applications for the 2026 Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance.

👟 This year the scheme expands to include children

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

As Minister for Children, I want to extend my best wishes to the Junior and Leaving Certificate students. You have done the work, you've put in the effort, now believe in yourselves. All will be well. Very, very best of luck.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

A fabulous visit to Together Academy’s cafe and training college for adults with Down Syndrome in SMBC Aviation capital in Dublin (and its sister cafe in Wanderers rugby club). Thanks for the tour, the fun and the chat.

[Fianna Fáil @fiannafailparty]

Today Minister @NormaFoleyTD1 launched a new autism assessment portal. ♾️

The Autism Protocol has been developed with input from people with lived experience, civil society, clinicians involved in autism assessments, & staff in disability, primary care & mental health service.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

This represents a significant step forward in how we support Autistic people in Ireland.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Today we launched the first ever standardised approach for carrying out autism assessments across the HSE.
It will allow children to get an autism assessment in a faster way.
 It is also the first time that adults can get an autism assessment.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Delighted to be in MTU Kerry to celebrate a decade of developing hospitality managers. The National Trainee Manager Development Programme is a blended learning course delivered in partnership with MTU, employers and three Skillnet Business Networks in Kerry.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

A powerful leader’s address by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, wrapping up a memorable Ard Fheis for the 100th anniversary of Fianna Fáil. #AF84 #100bliain
@fiannafailparty

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Fantastic to be at 100th birthday celebrations of Fianna Fáil
#AF84 #100bliain

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

We are having a very lively opening debate on disabilty, access and opportunity. #AF84 #100blian

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Delighted to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fianna Fáil this evening at the Ard Fheis in Dublin. It was this weekend 100 years ago, when the party was founded in the La Scala theatre next to the GPO. #AF84 #100blian

[Department of Children, Disability and Equality @DeptCDE]

Read the full press release here; https://t.co/66CvljfHMF

[Department of Children, Disability and Equality @DeptCDE]

This supports Ireland’s commitments under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to ensure disabled voices shape decisions that affect their lives.

Funding can support assistive technology, training, governance, and organisational growth.

[Department of Children, Disability and Equality @DeptCDE]

The Power to Participate Fund 2026 will provide grants to organisations led by disabled people to work with Government on policies supporting the National Human Rights Strategy 2025–2030.

[Department of Children, Disability and Equality @DeptCDE]

The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley and the Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Emer Higgins have today launched a new €750,000 Power to Participate Fund for Disabled Persons’ Organisations and eligible Civil Society Organisations.