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Child with cerebral palsy was ‘prop’ for Government photo opportunity, Dáil told

Child with cerebral palsy was ‘prop’ for Government photo opportunity, Dáil told

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

The mother of Jack Donaghey was asked to attend the announcement of 3.6 million euro in funding for children with special needs.

Julie Helen: I never take myself too seriously because the silly things happen

Julie Helen: This is a service that may be important for all of us... I urge you to take a look

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

Julie Helen outlines the importance of The Decision Support Service

Dynamic female artist who is partially sighted creates bold images at speed

Dynamic female artist who is partially sighted creates bold images at speed

Wed, 30 Jun, 2021

Artist Yvonne Condon has a new installation on Princes Street. CHRIS DUNNE catches up with her mum to find out more about the Midleton woman born partially deaf and blind, in our big WoW! interview

Julie Helen: Courage and calm in the face of controversial views on disability

Julie Helen: Courage and calm in the face of controversial views on disability

Wed, 19 May, 2021

In her weekly column Julie Helen reacts to the interview Brendan O'Connor did with Richard Dawkins

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