Budget 2023 and Disability Allowance It was announced that people who get Disability Allowance will get a once-off payment of €500 in November 2022. From January 2023, the maximum rate of Disability Allowance will increase by €12 with proportional increases for people on reduced rates of payment. The weekly rate for a qualified child will […]
NAI calls for urgent funding for neurological care services in Budget 2023
The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI), the national umbrella for over thirty neurological charities in Ireland, is calling on the government to include €3.3 million in funding for neurological care services in next week’s Budget. They say this funding is essential to fully resource at least four of the seven required community neurorehabilitation teams, and […]
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Pre Budget event: Will your local TDs be there?
On Tuesday 20 September the Neurological Alliance of Ireland will host a pre-budget event: providing its member organisations with the opportunity to meet with TDs and highlight ongoing advocacy campaigns. MDI is a member of the NAI. You can help to make sure your local TDs attend by using the simple tool on the NAI […]
MDI National Family Day – Dublin Zoo, 1 October
Would you like to share your views with RTE on disability and the cost of living?
A journalist working in the RTÉ Newsroom is putting together some pre-budget coverage for their website and social media that will show people’s moods and views ahead of the budget with the cost of living crisis and energy hikes. They would really like to focus on the views of people with disabilities and carers – […]
