AT least 2,000 people converged on city centre Dublin, demanding cutbacks to disability services be reversed and the state stops treating those using the services as “second class citizens”.

PARENTS of disabled children are ‘absolutely terrified’ that respite support, a service that makes their lives bearable, is at risk because of Health Service Executive cutbacks.

STUDENTS and disability groups in Galway presented a petition to Minister Éamon Ó Cuív last night demanding the Government introduce rights-based legislation for people with disabilities.

THE Government has been accused of stalling the introduction of legislation that will give enforceable rights to people with intellectual disabilities.