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I have made the decision to resign from the board of ILMIreland. This has not been an easy choice, but it is necessary to prioritise my commitments effectively. The challenges that disabled people face in protecting and claiming our rights are immense.

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I love feminist politics! No big fanfare when the Taoiseach arrives in Northern Ireland. However, both the leader and deputy leader, both women are much more agreeable once conversations have happened. That is the way to do politics.

I love feminist politics! No big fanfare when the Taoiseach arrives in Northern Ireland. However, both the leader and deputy leader, both women are much more agreeable once conversations have happened. That is the way to do politics.
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Furthermore, CIL Dublin—now ILMIreland remains a fundamental part of the DNA of many disabled activists, myself included. I extend my best wishes to everyone involved.

I was honored to have been selected as the Seanad candidate by 77% of ILMI members in 2022.

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I commit to working collaboratively with disabled people, supporters, and allies with the goal of increasing our representation in the Oireachtas after the next general election. I will be reaching out for support across the country.

As a non-elected independent, I acknowledge

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70% unemployment; Endless waits for essential services for our disabled children. It is crucial we all advocate vehemently against systemic ableism and fight for socio-economic rights that are desperately needed.

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Listening to Leo Varadkar talk about racism, who stood over the humiliating treatment of people forced to live on the streets, blamed for the housing crisis and all the other wrongs of Irish political decisions. While he was in Washington many of those people were bundled out of

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I wouldn’t call myself a but I have a beautiful daughter who is absolutely in love with Taylor & her birthday just so happens to be on November 14th when she’s in Toronto. I would kill for a pair of tickets so I can take her 🥺🥺 Taylor Swift

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This is the right decision for me at this time. As I reflect I am deeply aware of the stark realities facing disabled people today: 1,300 individuals in nursing homes; thousands homeless or living with elderly parents, waiting for support; Widespread abject poverty

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The Focus now needs to be on local and European elections, ensuring that disabled peoples voices are heard. The rights of disabled people were heard in the care referendum. The Green paper was scrapped. We need to build on them. Nothing About Us Without Us! Rights Not Charity!

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It is essential to collaborate with disabled people, family members, allies, rep orgs, political reps nationally. With my candidacy in the next Seanad election, alongside full-time work and family responsibilities, there are simply not enough hours in the day.

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State sponsored encampments in the city to the grounds of a closed down building for Saint Patrick’s Day! I refuse to accept that he will become an egalitarian spokesperson for justice and anti- racism!

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