July 2026

Before We Die: Why Thousands of Irish Families Are Calling for Urgent Action

Interviews Disability Matters /

For thousands of families across Ireland, one question never goes away: “What will happen to my son or daughter when I’m no longer here?” In a moving episode of Disability Matters, John Comiskey speaks with Tony Murray, co-founder of the Before We Die Campaign, a family-led movement calling for urgent government action to provide safe, […]

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“Where is the nearest toilet?”: Why Toilet Access Is a Human Right

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For many people, using a public toilet is something they rarely think about. But for thousands of people living with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, painful bladder syndrome and other invisible conditions, every journey begins with one question: “Where is the nearest toilet?” In this powerful episode of Disability Matters, John Comiskey speaks with Victoria Spillane,

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Every Breath Matters: John Comiskey Speaks with Ruth Morrow from the Asthma Society of Ireland

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Breathing is something most of us rarely think about—until it becomes difficult. On Disability Matters, John Comiskey speaks with Ruth Morrow from the Asthma Society of Ireland about one of the country’s most common chronic health conditions and why education, awareness and proper management can make a life-changing difference. Asthma affects hundreds of thousands of

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“But You Look Just Fine” — Michele Roys about The Hidden Reality of Living with Chronic Pain

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One ordinary working day in 2018 changed Michele Roys life forever. A successful international executive who had worked across four continents, a mother of two and someone who thrived on achievement, Michele suddenly experienced excruciating facial pain that doctors initially feared was a stroke. Instead, she would begin a long and difficult journey through chronic

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Living with ADHD: Understanding the Challenges and Celebrating the Strengths

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often misunderstood. Many people still associate it with children who cannot sit still in the classroom, but as Ken Kilbride, CEO of ADHD Ireland, explained on Disability Matters, the reality is far more complex. In a fascinating conversation with John Comiskey, Ken discusses what ADHD really is, why it

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