Disability Federation of Ireland

23/03/2026

DFI has campaigned for action on the extra Cost of Disability for many years.

The government .ie recently announced a public consultation on this issue. Submissions can be made up until 5pm Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The consultation seeks feedback on:
- The agenda and format for a Cost of Disability Strategic Focus Network Summit planned on 13 May 2026.
- How the Cost of Disability payment should be designed.

You can read more about the consultation here https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-social-protection/consultations/public-consultation-on-the-cost-of-disability/
We encourage members and disabled people to take part in the consultation. Do share your views, with us and with the Department, on how Cost of Disability supports should be delivered.

23/03/2026

Affordable Ireland are organising a protest on Wednesday to highlight soaring energy costs. This effects thousands of disabled people. All are welcome to join and show support.

20/03/2026

DFI's new Strategic Plan 2026-2029 was formally adopted last week and is now available on our website: https://www.disability-federation.ie/about/

18/03/2026

📢 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐄𝐔 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞
The European Commission has launched a 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 on the 𝐄𝐔 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 Initiative, now open on the Have Your Say portal until 𝟏𝟑 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

This is an opportunity for stakeholders to share 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬, 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to help shape an initiative aimed at strengthening global health resilience.

We would be grateful for your contribution and encourage you to 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬.
🔗 Access the call for evidence here: Ehttps://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/17412-EU-global-health-resilience-initiative_en

05/03/2026

'DFI was delighted to attend the launch of Donegal CIL’s Strategic Plan last week. The event also featured the premiere of their new video, My Life My Way, which highlights what DCIL’s Personal Assistance Service (PAS) truly means to the Leaders who use it. A powerful reminder of the importance of choice, control, and independent living.
https://fb.watch/FFbvkRpu8h/
https://www.facebook.com/donegalcentreforindependentliving

04/03/2026

As a result of the conflict ongoing in the Middle East, fuel prices are already increasing, which is having a direct and significant impact on many disabled people, already struggling to pay the bills.
We must keep the pressure on the Government to establish an Emergency Cost of Disability Payment ASAP. Please email your TDs now using the template email in the link in our bio.

02/03/2026

On Saturday 28th February, the disability community came out in force calling for the government to establish an emergency cost of disability payment now. Many disabled people cannot wait until budget 2027 to receive supports and so action is needed now, not “soon”, not in the next budget, NOW.

02/03/2026

⏳ The countdown is on! We’re just 3 months away from 🗓️

In case you missed it, we’re moving to a brand-new date this year: Friday 29 May.

We’re stepping into the sunshine for our biggest, brightest, and most impactful campaign yet.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and stay tuned for resources and campaign packs coming soon! Let’s clear the path for true accessibility.

Learn more: https://www.makewayday.com/

28/02/2026