'Distress and outrage' among people with disabilities over Government reform proposals

The chairperson of Disability Power Ireland, Maryam Madani, has criticised the lack of inclusion of disability groups in the preparation of the Green Paper by the Department of Social Protection. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

A rally is being staged outside the Dáil this lunchtime in protest at the Government’s Green Paper on Disability Reform.

Campaigners will assemble at midday and hand over a petition to TDs and Senators.