DPO Network publications, policy submissions and opening statements

The DPO Network regularly prepares policy submissions and responses for State organisations and bodies. In addition, we regularly deliver statements at conferences and meetings of bodies such and Oireachtas committees. On this page you will find our own independent publications, such as our position paper on the “Role of Disabled Persons’ Organisations (DPOs) in Ireland” and our statements on topics related to rights and UNCRPD.

Publications

The role of Disabled Persons’ Organisations (DPOs) in IrelandDPO Network Position Paper No. 1

This paper sets out the DPO Network’s understanding of the role of Disabled Persons’ Organisations (DPOs) in advancing the effective and meaningful participation and inclusion of disabled people in Ireland. November 2023

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DPO Network Submissions and Opening Statements

2024

Housing Article Eolas – June 26 2024

Disability Policy in Focus – DPER Knowledge Sharing Symposia for Improved Policy Policymaking and Outcomes event. June 18th, 2024

Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026 Stakeholder Event. DPO Network remarks by Chair, Jacqui Browne, May 22, 2024

The role of Disabled Persons Organisation and Self-advocacy to provide equal opportunities under UNCRPD implementation. April 2024

Disability Matters Consultation Questionnaire Response from the DPO Network on the Role of DPOs and Self-Advocacy to Provide Equal Opportunities under UNCRPD Implementation. March 2024

DPO Network Consultation Response to the Green Paper on Disability Reform. April 2024

A review of Ireland’s law and policy in light of Ireland’s obligations under the 4 Articles of the UNCRPD.

A review of Ireland’s law and policy in light of Ireland’s obligations under the 4 Articles of the UNCRPD.

A review of Ireland’s law and policy in light of Ireland’s obligations under the 4 Articles of the UNCRPD. Accessible Summary

DPO Network submission to the Joint Committee on Disability Matters – Planning for Inclusive Communities. March 2024

DPO Network Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters – The Rights-Based Approach and Disability Legislation

The DPO Network’s submission on the Education of Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004.

2023

The Disabled Person’s Organisations (DPO) Network Submission to the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education,
Research, Innovation and Science. – Topic – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Submitted on 29th June 2023

Opening Statement to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media Inclusion in Sport. 21st June 2023

Opening Statement to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters – DPO’s and the implementation of the UNCRPD (resumed) 1st June 2023

DPO Network Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism. May 2023

Opening Statement to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters. 16th February 2023

2022

Opening Statement to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters 24th November 2022

DPO Coalition Consultation Report 2022