ALT A Disability Federation of Ireland graphic. The DFI logo sits on a white bar at the top, above a dark green background. Large text reads "No buffer. No cushion." Below: "A significant number of disability organisations have little or no fundraising to cushion the gap when costs rise or funding is late." A blue panel reads: "Budget 2027, we are calling for: a funding model that reflects the real cost of delivering services, and stability for the organisations left out of last year's uplift."

ALT A Disability Federation of Ireland graphic. The DFI logo sits on a white bar at the top, above a dark green background. Large text reads "A Cost of Disability payment is only meaningful if it meets the need." A blue panel reads: "In Budget 2027, we are calling for: a recurring €55-per-week Cost of Disability payment." The bottom line reads: "An interim step, built up over time — and co-designed with disabled people."

ALT A Disability Federation of Ireland graphic. The DFI logo sits on a white bar at the top, above a dark green background. Large text reads "Same work. Less pay." Below: "Staff delivering disability services on behalf of the State are paid less than their public sector counterparts for the same work." A blue panel reads: "Budget 2027, we are calling for: WRC pay alignment for Section 39 organisations, maintained and extended across other schemes." The bottom line reads: "Fair pay is what keeps services standing."

ALT Disabled people and supporters march down a Dublin street on a demonstration. In the foreground, three wheelchair users lead the crowd — one holds a megaphone, another holds a placard reading "#IrishWheelchair". A man in a high-visibility vest walks alongside them. Behind, a large crowd carries banners, including one that reads "Demand an Ireland we CAN afford", and red flags are visible. Georgian buildings line the street.

ALT A Disability Federation of Ireland graphic. The DFI logo sits on a white bar at the top, above a dark green background. Large text reads "Committed — but not confirmed." Below: "The Government says it is 'pushing very strongly' for a Cost of Disability payment. Disabled people are still waiting to see it." A blue panel contrasts two figures: "€254 a week — Disability Allowance" and "€488–€555 a week — the real extra costs of disability." The bottom line reads: "It covers less than half. A commitment only counts when it's delivered."

ALT A Disability Federation of Ireland graphic. The DFI logo sits on a white bar at the top, above a dark green background. Large text reads "Progress, but not the finish line." Below: "Budget 2026 was described as a step towards 'the sustainability of the sector.' A welcome step — but many organisations were left out of the funding uplift." A blue panel reads: "Budget 2027, we are calling for: funding to stabilise the organisations left out in 2026, and full funding for pension auto-enrolment." The bottom line reads: "Finish the job. Keep services standing."

ALT Man with short brown hair and a greying beard, seated in a supportive headrest chair, smiling gently at the camera. He wears a bright teal t-shirt reading "Hollister Surfers Hawaii" in worn lettering. Behind him is a home interior with a window, blinds, and curtains.