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As the only fully accessible, self-catered apartment in Ireland, the MDI Home from Home apartment is an essential and invaluable resource for our members and members of the public with accessibility needs.
Care Alliance Ireland has published a new Position Paper making the case for exempting Carer's Allowance and Carer's Benefit from income tax in the Republic of Ireland. The paper was presented directly to An Tánaiste, Simon Harris, during a meeting at Government Buildings yesterday.
Action Duchenne will host a special online event, Women's Health: Genetics and Decisions, on Monday 9th March 2026 from 6–7pm, marking International Women's Day 2026 with a spotlight on the often-overlooked needs of Duchenne carriers.
Siel Bleu currently provide our one-to-one physical training and nutrition programmes, along with our online group exercise classes. These pool sessions are a great addition to the Siel Bleu offering for MDI, expanding opportunities for accessible, water-based exercise in a supportive setting.
The coaching programme offers structured conversations that help you surface deeper insights from your head, heart, and gut, define what matters, and move with intention. It’s a space to “use the difficulty”—turning friction, uncertainty, or feeling stuck into learning and forward motion.
With just one match day left the AIPF Premier League has come down to the last day with not two but three teams in serious contention to take the trophy home. A convincing 3-1 win for Heroes Cork in their latest round of matches against longtime rivals Midlands United put them into pole position with a slight lead over Midlands and reigning champions Belfast Trailblazers leading into the final round of fixtures on March 7th.
With just one week to go, Claremont Stadium is putting the finishing touches in place ahead of its International Women's Day Health Fair on 6 March.
The Board determine the annual membership fee and notify members of same and date of payment each year. The Board have agreed an annual membership fee of €15 for all member categories and the closing date for ‘full’ membership entitlements for the current year as 31 March 2026. Annual membership runs from January to December.
Many individuals living with neuromuscular conditions in Ireland are not aware that support is available to them and diagnosis can sometimes be delayed.
This project forms part of a wider research study examining the social and economic impacts of living with a rare disease on families of children with rare diseases across Ireland and Northern Ireland. The research is being conducted as part of a PhD project by researchers at University College Dublin.
We can hardly believe it, but 2026 marks Year 3 of MDI’s Barretstown Camp! Following the amazing success of the past two years, we are thrilled to be returning for another weekend full of fun, connection, and unforgettable memories.
The Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary, has launched a public consultation on the introduction of a new permanent Annual Cost of Disability Support Payment.
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Our vision
MDI envisages an Ireland that enables people with neuromuscular conditions to fully participate in society and reach their full potential.
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Our mission
Using a member-centred approach, we provide information and support to people with neuromuscular conditions and their families through a range of support services. Advocating for services and entitlements for members; Educating and informing society about neuromuscular conditions and supporting researchers and clinicians to carry ourt quality research into neuromuscular conditions.
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Our values
1. Respect and empathy
We seek to build relationships based on respect and empathy.
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Our values
2. Transparency and integrity
We carry out all our work to the highest standards, underpinned by honesty, accountability and consistency.
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Our values
3. Equality and fairness
We are committed to equality and fairness and to ensuring the right to equal access to services based on the needs of the individual.
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Our values
4. Inclusiveness
We strive to be inclusive, valuing and respectful of diversity.
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Our values
5. Personal empowerment
We believe personal empowerment is about being able to make choices and having a voice.
Our Services
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Youth Service
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Equipment Loans
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Counselling and Bereavement
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Adult Peer Connection
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Family Support Services
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Transport Service
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Home From Home
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Advocacy
Our Impact
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Ollie's Walk for MDI
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AIPF – Irish Powerchair Football Team
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Dr John Roche Education Bursary
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