Person: Fintan Sheerin

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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The Middle East was carved up for Israelis by the ‘Mighty One of Israel’

Both Dr Fintan Sheerin and Dr Kevin McCarthy express their disdain at my referring (Irish Examiner, Letters, March 25) to the warning plainly written in the Hebrew scriptures that ‘The Mighty One’ of Israel, himself, determined the boundaries of the land of Israel, which he gave to the Jewish people for an everlasting possession. 

Ethical response to unjust state

EU’s stance on distressed refugees runs counter to its principles

The Irish and UK governments should divide the Calais refugees

Societal exclusion lies at heart of the Bungalow 3 exposé

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Bullying is a common problem for mentally disabled people, study says

Policy needed for people with intellectual disabilities

IN light of the recent illuminating reports in the media regarding the state of intellectual disabilities service provision nationally — we, the undersigned, are calling for the establishment of a properly researched, properly informed policy regarding the future needs of people with intellectual disabilities in Ireland.

Fri, 12 Feb, 2010

We must change approach to intellectual disability

I WELCOME Deirdre Carroll’s call for an inspectorate of intellectual disability services (September 4), a call that has been made repeatedly in recent years by advocates for people with intellectual disabilities but which has unfortunately been greeted with repeated inaction on the part of the Government.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2009

Social supports impede progress

THE recent debate following the HSE and the Equality Authority’s decision to investigate allegations of exploitation in sheltered workshops raises issues about the overall approach to intellectual disability service provision.

Sat, 01 Sep, 2007