Is Down Syndrome disappearing in Ireland?
My @AontuIE Louth colleague @ModowdMichael spoke movingly on the issue on this weeks @TheHardShoulder with @kierancuddihy.
Here’s a snip from today @Independent_ie
I’ll link the radio segment on next tweet.
Conor O’Dowd, a 28-year-old man with Down syndrome, hand delivered a letter to Prof Malone in the Rotunda Hospital last Friday in response to a statement that revealed 95% of parents diagnosed with a Down syndrome baby in the Rotunda seek an abortion.
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Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín hammers Government for growing health crisis
"17 consultants in Drogheda 4 Consultants in Mullingar 100s of consultants in Meath have signed letters saying that the HSE's actions are threat to health. The HSE are becoming more isolated"
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Paul Reid resigns to spend more time with his family but somehow gets a job as an advisor with EY.
The very same EY that earned nearly €18m in health service fees during the Covid pandemic.
Nothing to see here folks.
The best solution?
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Great motion here from Ógra Aontú seeking the establishment of a separate Dept. of Disabilities with a
dedicated minister. Standalone status warranted to give it & the people who need to access supports the proper recognition & status
#AontúArdFheis
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Mullins. An absolute colossus in St Vincents. There’s so much to say about the man, and we’re all still processing this. We’ll honour him in the coming days. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Last night, #Derry#Aontú councillor, @EmmetDoyleDerry was verbally abused by one of a group of pro-abortion activists in a local shop. Once outside the premises, he was physically attacked by one of them.
He has reported this to police.