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 – […]
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AGM-2022
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland Annual General Meeting Saturday 24 September 2022 12.30pm Muscular Dystrophy of Ireland Company Limited by Guarantee will hold its 2022 Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) on Saturday, 24 September 2022 at 12.30pm at the registered office of the Company at 75 Lucan Road, Chapelizod, Dublin 20, D20 DR77 and, for members using Zoom […]
Safety notice – Medtronic MiniMed 600 and 700 series insulin pumps
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HRPA) has published a Safety Notice to raise awareness of a potential issue affecting the battery cap of all Medtronic MiniMed 600 and 700 series insulin pumps. The metal contact points of the battery cap may become loose or fall off, resulting in an incomplete battery connection and no power […]
Scholarships in end of life and bereavement care
Irish Hospice Foundation are offering four postgraduate scholarships to people working or volunteering in end of life or bereavement care for the 2022/2023 academic year. You can find information about eligibility criteria, conditions, and further details here. The closing date for applications is 10 August 2022.
Michael and friends take on Four Peaks Challenge for MDI
We wish the very best of luck and send our heartfelt thanks to Michael Ward and his friends, Gary Byrne, and Michael McCormack, who will climb the highest peak in each of our four provinces this Saturday and Sunday in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland. They will be joined by various family members at different […]
MDI member, Diana O’Donohue, receives Mayor’s Award for contribution to community
Our warmest congratulations go to MDI member, Diana O’Donohue, on receiving a Mayor’s Award for her contribution to the community. It is wonderful to see the recognition of all Diana’s work as a volunteer with Rush Tidy Towns. This has included project-managing the creation of truly magical murals in the town, most recently on all […]
RTE features ground-breaking gene therapy for SMA Type 1 in ‘Hospital Live’
You can hear about the wonderful impact of gene therapy, Zolgensma, for babies with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1 which has recently been used for the first time in Ireland – on RTE’s Hospital Live here. (It starts 8.47 minutes in.) The programme features parents, David Ryan and Liz McMahon, as well as Dr Declan […]
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IN MDI ADULT HOLIDAY AND BREAK PROGRAMME 2022
As the public health restrictions have now thankfully been lifted, we are delighted to offer adult members with muscular dystrophy two types of options for holidays and breaks as part of MDI’s Adult Holiday and Break Programme 2022. For more information and to let us know by latest 9 May, please click here.
Reminder – deadline for membership renewal – 30 April
There’s still time to renew your membership with Muscular Dystrophy Ireland. Remember to join by 30 April to enjoy full membership entitlements. You can find out more and renew here.
Second booster vaccine available for over 65’s and those with a weakened immune system
People aged 65 years and over are now eligible for their second COVID-19 booster vaccine. Those with a weak immune system aged 12 and over can also get their second booster, when it is due. Those who are due their second COVID-19 booster vaccine can: Visit the following link for more information https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/get-the-vaccine/covid-19-vaccine-booster-dose/ Book a […]
