Psychotherapist, Autism Mum. Disabilities Rights Activist. Family Carer.
Wexford
Joined March 2013
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"There are thousands of carers out there who get nothing for the care that they give their loved one and it's so wrong, it's very demeaning. You just feel so unvalued." Family carer Niamh Ryan supporting the abolition of the means test on @LatedebateRTE. 🔗rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22…
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Please see below a statement from Family Carers Ireland in relation to the results of the family and care referendums. familycarers.ie/news-press-r…
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‘A win for mothers and motherhood’? We're still at the stage where McDowell, Heasman, and a scatter of other men feel entitled to explain what's best for women in Ireland. independent.ie/irish-news/po…
Let there be peace …so obvious in this beautiful spot I am so lucky to have at my doorstep.. healing for the soul ❤️
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Just been to do my civic duty ! Were assistance was offered #YesYes
ALT A photo of me looking down at my phone outside my polling station
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One thing that strikes me about the #CareRef is that all sides of the debate care about care. As a society and as a state, there is widespread recognition that we need to do more to support those who give and receive care. The big question is how to achieve that in this ref. 🧵
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Work of carers on show at my polling station this morning, with lots of people being supported by carers to allow them to get out and exercise their vote on the Constitution, critical in preventing vulnerable groups from being disenfranchised, esp on issues of direct concern.
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Wording for Care Referendum would have real effects, says AG in unpublished advice
irishtimes.com/politics/2024…
Leaked AG’s advice confirms what the #VoteYesYes campaign has been saying all along: that a YesYes vote will oblige the State to provide more care or face the courts.
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If the leaked AG advice is as reported, it essentially says that the hands of carers will be strengthened in any disagreement with the government
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Leaked AG’s advice confirms what the #VoteYesYes campaign has been saying all along: that a YesYes vote will oblige the State to provide more care or face the courts.
Jane Johnstone retweeted
I'd urge you to look at what @janejohnstone4 has to say. As fierce a campaigner and protector, I've yet to meet
Jane Johnstone retweeted
On Monday, the battle for gender equality & disability rights will continue. I believe we will be stronger in those battles if we have a section in the Constitution marked care & weaker if we choose in 2024 to keep current patriarchal language & ideas. I'm voting #YesYes tomorrow
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I admit I’ve been quite staggered by the scaremongering about tomorrow’s referendums. We’re being asked to remove sexist language about women, adopt a more inclusive definition of the family, and recognise the value of care. That’s all. Please vote YES YES.
Jane Johnstone retweeted
Electoral Commission: Referendum poster by Senator Sharon Keogan 'an incorrect representation'
The poster is one of a number printed by the senator in the lead up to the referendum votes on Friday.
#Ref24
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Having campaigned on many Disabilty and Care related issues for more than half of my life , I am voting YesYes in the hope that the bonds that exist between my sons and I will be valued by society and by the State . #VoteYes
Jane Johnstone retweeted
The Care referendum does not remove or reduce people’s right to care from the state. This referendum only recognises care within the family it does not say case must be done in families
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@NWCI re-enacting the 1937 women's protest against the insertion of Article 41.2
Women opposed it in 1937
Women are STILL opposing it in 2024
#VoteYesYes – at Dublin City, Ireland
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Ireland's Constitution should reflect who we are as a nation today. The Law Society of Ireland is calling for a #YesYes vote in both referendums on Friday 8 March.
See our full statement: lawsociety.ie/news/Media/Pre…