May 2026

Supporting Ireland’s Most Vulnerable Children and Families — Marion Lynch from the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation

Interviews Disability Matters /

Families caring for children with severe learning disabilities and complex medical needs face challenges that many people never see — long hospital appointments, sleepless nights, emotional strain, financial pressure, and the constant responsibility of providing around-the-clock care. In a compassionate and heartfelt interview on Disability Matters, John Comiskey speaks with Marion Lynch from the Jack […]

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Courage, Compassion and Care: Living with Motor Neurone Disease

Interviews Disability Matters /

Living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) brings enormous challenges — not only for the person diagnosed, but also for their families and loved ones. In a deeply informative and compassionate interview on Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with Naomi Fitzgibbon about the realities of MND, the supports available, and the importance of community care and

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Community at the Heart of Democracy: Donall Geoghegan on The Wheel and the Power of the Voluntary Sector

Interviews Disability Matters /

In this episode of Disability Matters, John Comiskey speaks with Donall Geoghegan, Director of Policy and Advocacy at The Wheel, about the vital role charities, community organisations, and social enterprises play in Irish society. Dónall recently joined The Wheel as Director of Policy and Advocacy, bringing with him decades of experience across government, community development,

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