I am truly honoured to be appointed as Minister for Disability attending cabinet.
This is a responsibility I take on with deep respect and a strong commitment to listening, learning, and working alongside people with disabilities, their families, carers, advocates, and the wider sector.
🍰📚 St Andrew’s Church of Ireland Summer Fair – Lucan ☀️✨at the Parish Centre, Main Street, Lucan on Saturday 23rd May, 12pm–4pm.
Enjoy a relaxed summer afternoon with delicious homemade cakes, a great selection of books to browse and buy, and plenty of time to sit, enjoy a cuppa, and treat yourself in good company.
Stalls include:
🍰 Cakes
📚 Books
🧸 Toys
🪴 Plants
🧩 Bric-a-brac
🎟️ Tombola
☕ Teas
🎁 Raffle
🎟️ Free admission
💙 In aid of St Andrew’s Church of Ireland Parish Funds
👨👩👧👦 All welcome
A community summer fair with something for everyone in the heart of Lucan.
#ParishCentre #Community #Lucan #SummerFair #standrewschurch
💜 Today, I attended the launch of the national “Go Purple Day” campaign in the Rathcoole Community Centre.
“Go Purple Day” is an important national awareness campaign focused on highlighting domestic abuse and promoting the supports available to those affected across Ireland.
This initiative, led by An Garda Síochána in partnership with Domestic Abuse Services nationwide, aims to raise awareness of the local services and supports available to individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse. Organisations like Saoirse, and so many others, work in collaboration with Gardai.
No one should feel alone or without support. Raising awareness and encouraging access to local services is a vital step in helping those affected get the support they need.
#GoPurpleDay #Saoirse
#DomesticAbuseAwareness
Super atmosphere today in Galway with @seankyne_ and @finegael colleagues. Met so many great people on the doors voting number 1 for Sean come next week. He is the most experienced and trusted candidate in the race. On May 22nd vote number 1 Sean Kyne 🗳️🇮🇪
📣 Delighted to launch the new €750,000 “Power to Participate” Fund for Disabled Persons Organisations and civil society groups across Ireland.
This funding will help strengthen the voice and participation of disabled people through supports like advocacy, training, assistive technology and outreach.
‼️Applications are now open until Friday 26 June. More info at gov.ie
Important discussions today at the Cost of Disability Summit in the Aviva Stadium on the financial pressures and wider barriers faced by disabled people and their families.
Really valuable to hear the lived experiences and perspectives shared on the need for supports, services and opportunities that genuinely reflect the daily realities many disabled people are facing.
Important summit on the Cost of Disability. Grateful to have met so many people sharing their stories and lived experiences, their voices are what drive real change. We have a clear goal to keep pushing forward and improve support for people with disabilities in every part of life.
10 days to go!
Great to be out with the brilliant @ray.mcadam in Dublin this afternoon with @finegael colleagues. Super response on the doors for the best candidate in the race. On May 22nd vote number 1 Ray McAdam 🗳️🇮🇪
International Nurses Day 2026
🧑⚕️ Today we celebrate the incredible strength, compassion, and dedication of nurses worldwide. They are the heart of healthcare making a difference every single day through their tireless efforts and unwavering commitment showing compassion in action every single day.
❤️ Thank you for your expertise, empathy, and resilience in caring for patients. You make a remarkable difference every day
Have your say on community safety in South Dublin 🗣️
A Public Meeting and Round Table Discussion on Community Safety will take place:
📍 Tallaght Stadium
📅 Thursday 14th May 2026
🕢 7:30pm
Meet members of the South Dublin Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) and join a focused discussion with local agencies, stakeholders and the wider community.
✔️ Hear key updates
✔️ Raise local concerns
✔️ Help identify practical solutions
If you live or work in the area, your input is important. This is a chance to engage directly and contribute to safer communities.
👉 Register now: https://buff.ly/jHYcErU
#CommunitySafety #SouthDublin #HaveYourSay #PublicMeeting #SaferCommunities GetInvolved
Today, I had the opportunity to visit Stewart’s first Regional Equine Therapy Hub in Kilcloon, Co. Meath.
This truly special service is helping so many families through the power of equine assisted therapy, supporting children and adults with autism and intellectual and physical disabilities across Meath, Dublin and Kildare.
It helps build confidence, communication and connection through interaction with horses. The hub provides a safe, inclusive and empowering environment for so many families.
@stewartscare@gilliantooletd
