On a recent episode of Disability Matters on 92.5 Phoenix FM, host John Comiskey spoke with Carmel Doyle, who is part of a Trinity College Dublin research study exploring the lived experiences of children and young adults with intellectual disabilities in Ireland. “We’re trying to understand what inclusion really looks like — not just on […]
Family carers play a vital, though often unseen, role in supporting loved ones with disabilities, illness, or age-related conditions. Behind the scenes, organisations like Care Alliance Ireland are working tirelessly to ensure these carers are recognised, supported, and heard. Zoe Hughes, Senior Policy and Research Officer with Care Alliance, spoke with Disability Matters about the
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This week on Disability Matters, we turn the spotlight on an organisation that’s at the heart of Dublin 15 — the Blanchardstown Centre for Independent Living (BCIL). Founded in 1994, BCIL is celebrating over three decades of helping people with disabilities live independently in their own homes and participate fully in their communities. What began
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On a recent episode of Disability Matters on 92.5 Phoenix FM, host John Comiskey welcomed Aisling Kennedy, Chief Operations Officer of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI), to discuss what muscular dystrophy really is, how it affects people across Ireland, and the vital work her organisation is doing to support individuals and families living with this rare
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On Disability Matters, host Patrick O’Donnell welcomed Victoria Spillane, Chief Operations Officer with Crohn’s & Colitis Ireland, to discuss World Stoma Day and the realities of living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A Growing Health Challenge “In recent years we’re seeing a real increase in people being diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease in Ireland,” Victoria
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“Headway made my invisible disability visible – to me, to my family, and to others, and helped me stop looking back at what I lost, and start looking forward to what I can still achieve.” – Jason On this week’s Disability Matters on 92.5 Phoenix FM, we welcomed Ruth Lunnon from Headway Ireland and Jason,
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On a recent episode of Disability Matters on 92.5 Phoenix FM, host Patrick O’Donnell welcomed Piers Richardson, Diversity and Education Officer with the Disability Federation of Ireland, to talk about Make Way Day 2025. This nationwide campaign, now in its eighth year, shines a spotlight on everyday obstacles that people with disabilities face — from
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On a recent episode of Disability Matters, host John Comiskey spoke with Naomi Fitzgibbon, Director of Nursing Services at the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA). The conversation offered a compassionate look at the realities of living with motor neurone disease (MND), the challenges of diagnosis, and the vital support available to patients and families
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On a recent episode of Disability Matters, host John Comiskey spoke with Emily Conway, singer, artist, and founder of the DADA Campaign (Disabled Artists, Disabled Academics). Their conversation revealed the realities of building a career in the arts while living with disability, the systemic inequities disabled artists face, and the growing movement to demand recognition,
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On a recent episode of Disability Matters, host John Comiskey spoke with Adam Harris, founder and CEO of As I Am, Ireland’s national autism charity. The discussion explored what autism is, the challenges faced by autistic people and their families, and the vital role As I Am plays in advocacy, support, and community change. What
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